Elderly pedestrian seriously injured in Crowborough crash

The driver failed to stop at the scene

Author: Adam GoacherPublished 10th Jan 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash in Crowborough, in which a pedestrian was injured.

It happened on the A26 Eridge Road at around 6.15pm on Sunday, January 2 involving a 75-year-old man walking past the Esso petrol station, and a dark-coloured car, possibly a VW Golf, leaving the garage forecourt.

The elderly pedestrian was treated at hospital for serious leg injuries while the driver failed to stop at the scene.

Investigating officer, PC Michael Dunn of the Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: "We are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to please come forward, or anyone who may have captured any relevant dash cam footage from the area around that time.

"Anyone with information can email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 954 of 02/01."

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