Driver flees scene of Sheffield collision after hitting man, 25, as he crossed the road

By Grace Newton
Published 9th Apr 2022, 10:19 BST
Updated 9th Apr 2022, 10:22 BST
A 25-year-old man has been seriously injured after being struck by a car while crossing a road in Sheffield.

The collision occurred at 9.40pm on Friday night on Staniforth Road in Darnall.

A blue VW Golf struck the man and the driver fled the scene.

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However, he then returned after police arrived. The 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. He has been released under investigation.

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The victim suffered a head injury and multiple fractures. He was taken to hospital by ambulance where he remains.

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South Yorkshire Police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage. If you can help call 101 quoting incident number 1089 of 8 April 2022.

Dash-cam footage can be sent to [email protected] with the incident number in the subject title.