Elderly man seriously injured in Swindon crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was injured in a serious road traffic collision in Swindon over the weekend.

Author: Phoebe GreggorPublished 14th Jun 2022

The crash happened shortly before 11.30am on Sunday (12/06) on Thamesdown Drive, at the junction with the Orbital shopping centre.

The pedestrian, a man in his 80s, was involved in a collision with a car and was taken to Great Western Hospital with serious injuries.

He required surgery and currently remains in hospital.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses who have not yet spoken to the police, or anyone with dash cam footage which could assist our enquiries, to get in touch.

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