Investigation launched after Congleton woman dies in hospital
It's believed she was hit by a car.
A police investigation's underway after a woman was found unconscious on the side of the road in Congleton.
Officers were called to Padgbury Road at 2.08am yesterday (Sunday 24 September) where the woman was found and was taken to the Royal Stoke Hospital.
Police say she died in hospital and her next of kin have been informed.
An investigation into the circumstances has been launched and, at this time, it is believed the woman may have been struck by a vehicle.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Detective Inspector David Hutcheon said: “This is obviously an extremely serious incident. The investigation is in its early stages and we are following a number of lines of enquiry.
“While it took place in the early hours of the morning, I would ask anyone who was driving through the area at that time, or who lives nearby and may have seen or heard something, to get in touch.
“The same goes for anyone with any dashcam footage which may aid the investigation ”