Man seriously injured after reported hit and run in Weymouth
Two occupants of the car are thought to have made off on foot
Last updated 18th Jul 2024
UPDATE: A man has been arrested in connection with this incident.
A 24 -year-old was detained on suspicion of attempted murder.
Earlier, we reported...
An investigation is underway in Weymouth after reports of a hit and run.
Dorset Police had reports of a collision involving a car and two pedestrians on Abbotsbury Road, near Cromwell Road, at 8.26pm yesterday (Tuesday 16th July).
It was reported the car involved failed to stop at the scene, according to officers.
The black Volkswagen Golf was located further down the road near the junction with Alma Road.
Dorset Police added in a statement: "It was further reported that the two male occupants had left the vehicle on foot and made off from the scene.
"One of the pedestrians, a man aged in his 20s, sustained serious injuries and was taken by air ambulance to Southampton General Hospital. His family has been informed.
"The second pedestrian, a man aged in his 30s, did not sustain any serious injuries.
"Road closures have been put in place to allow the emergency service to respond and for officers to investigate the incident."
Detective Inspector Simon Austin, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are conducting a full investigation to establish the circumstances of the collision and the movements of the occupants of the vehicle involved following the incident.
“I am appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with information that might assist our enquiries, to please contact us.
“I would urge motorists with dashcam fitted who were travelling in the area around the time of the collision to please check their footage for anything of relevance. I would also like to make a similar plea to local residents with home CCTV or doorbell cameras to please review their footage for anything that might help our investigation.
“Finally, I would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closures. These are necessary to allow the emergency services to respond and for a full examination of the collision scene to be carried out.”