Arrest made after man killed in suspected hit-and-run in Hull
A man has been killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Hull as a driver is taken into custody.
Police said a 67-year-old pedestrian, knocked down on Saturday evening at around 5.30pm, was taken to hospital but sadly died of his injuries in the early hours of this morning.
A 21-year-old, arrested in connection with the incident, remains in police custody this evening (Sunday) as investigations continue.
Humberside Police said the incident happened as a silver car was exiting Colonial Street and turning left on Park Street.
The man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving whilst unfit through drugs, driving above the specified limit of a controlled drug, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and driving without third party insurance.
Police are now appealing for witnesses who may have seen what happened to the pedestrian.
“His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, has seen the vehicle driving in the area prior to the collision, or has any information including dashcam footage that may assist our enquiries, to please contact us.”