Woman killed and another taken to hospital after hit and run in Doncaster

A woman has died and another woman was injured after a hit and run in Doncaster.
Rebecca Marano
By Rebecca Marano
Published 24th Jul 2022, 09:44 BST
Updated 24th Jul 2022, 09:47 BST

The two women were crossing High Street in the Bawtry area of Doncaster shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 24 when they were hit by a car.

The car did not stop and drove off from the scene.

One of the pedestrians, a 30-year-old woman, died at the scene.

A woman has died and another woman was injured after a hit and run in Doncaster. It happened on High Street, Bawtry, Doncaster.A woman has died and another woman was injured after a hit and run in Doncaster. It happened on High Street, Bawtry, Doncaster.
A woman has died and another woman was injured after a hit and run in Doncaster. It happened on High Street, Bawtry, Doncaster.

Her family have been notified.

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The second pedestrian, a 33-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

A 49-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

She is currently in police custody.

South Yorkshire Police said that enquiries suggest that the vehicle involved was a red Nissan Juke, which may now have front end damage.

The car has not yet been found.

Investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who sees a vehicle matching this description.

Anyone with information is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police quoting incident number 14 of 24 July 2022.