Police hunt hit and run driver after pedestrian hospitalised

By Amanda Wilkins - 19 May 2025

CommunityCrime

Wiltshire Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Swindon.

At around 9pm on Wednesday (14/05), a pedestrian – a man in his 20s – was involved in a collision with a vehicle while crossing a road in the Haydon End area of Swindon.

He was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries which are serious but not thought to be life-changing.

A spokesperson for the Police said: “We don’t have an exact location, but the collision has taken place near Newson Road.

“The vehicle failed to stop at the scene. We unfortunately don’t have a description of the vehicle.

“We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to contact us on 101 quoting reference 54250058604.”

Information can be left anonymously with Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

 

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