A pedestrian has been left with life-changing injuries following an alleged hit-and-run crash in Okehampton. The collision involved a black Audi A3 and a local man who was taken to hospital.
The crash took place in Exeter Road on Saturday, December 28, at 4.25pm. Officers are seeking witnesses to the incident and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a black Audi A3 in the area at that time.
After the crash, a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
Devon and Cornwall Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Okehampton. Officers were called at around 4.25pm on Saturday 28 December to the collision on Exeter Road. It was reported that a black Audi A3 failed to stop after the incident.
“Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team, South Western Ambulance Service and Devon Air Ambulance attended the scene. A local man was taken to hospital with what are believed to be life-changing injuries.
“A man in his 40s from Lewdown was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. He has been released on police bail.”
Anybody who witnessed the collision, or who may have relevant dash-cam footage is asked to contact police on 101 or via the website quoting log 471 of 28 December.