Police appeal after man, 84, left seriously injured in road after hit-and-run
An elderly man was left seriously injured in the middle of the road after a hit-and-run in which the driver abandoned his car at the scene.
Cleveland Police were called to West Dyke Road in Redcar on Wednesday (Apr 22) after a black Audi A4 crashed into a 84-year-old pedestrian shortly before 10.30pm.
The driver ran away from the scene, in the direction of Egton Close, leaving his damaged car at the scene.
He has been described as a white male, around 6ft tall, of slim build and wearing dark and grey clothing.
The pedestrian was taken to James Cook University Hospital with serious injuries including a broken pelvis, broken back, broken foot and internal injuries, and remains there while he undergoes treatment.
Inspector Scott Pearson, from Cleveland Police, said: “The driver of this vehicle has knowingly left an elderly man lying in the street with serious injuries.
“It is awful to think that he was left there in severe pain until someone else came along and called emergency services.
“I would appeal to the driver of this vehicle to come forward and help with our enquiries.
“Or alternatively if anyone witnessed this collision, or knows the identity of the driver of the vehicle, please call us urgently.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 075848.