Staffordshire man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after pedestrian hit and injured by van
The pedestrian was rushed to hospital
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drink driving after a pedestrian was hit by a van and injured in a Staffordshire village.
The male pedestrian was taken to hospital by ambulance after the crash in High Street, Talke, at 12.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, September 15).
A dark-coloured Volkswagen Caddy van and a pedestrian were involved in the collision, after which the driver of the vehicle reportedly drove off.
A 52-year-old man from Newcastle-under-Lyme was arrested a short time later. He has since been released under investigation.
The pedestrian’s injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Anyone with relevant information or footage that could help has been asked to call Staffordshire Police on 101 or use the Live Chat option on the force’s website quoting incident number 347 of September 15.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to report anonymously.