Pedestrian hospitalised after hit-and-run in Waltham Abbey

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 09:44 · Archive

A man was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury after being hit by a vehicle that did not stop in Waltham Abbey.

A man was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury following a hit-and-run collision in Waltham Abbey. The incident occurred on Plantaganet Place at approximately 5.30pm on Thursday, October 8. A vehicle struck the pedestrian and failed to stop at the scene.

Essex Police are investigating the collision. A spokesperson said the man had been taken to hospital for treatment and enquiries into the incident were ongoing.

Officers are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the incident or who has CCTV, dashcam or other footage. People can contact the police through the force's website or its Live Chat service, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

Pedestrian hospitalised after hit-and-run in Waltham Abbey — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Pedestrian taken to hospital with 'serious injury' after suspected hit and runEssex Police investigate Waltham Abbey hit-and-run after a pedestrian suffered a serious leg injury on Plantaganet Place. Witnesses and footage sought.Colchester Gazette · 9 Oct, 09:18
Pedestrian taken to hospital with 'serious injury' after suspected hit and runEssex Police investigate Waltham Abbey hit-and-run after a pedestrian suffered a serious leg injury on Plantaganet Place. Witnesses and footage sought.Echo (Basildon) · 9 Oct, 09:18
Pedestrian taken to hospital with 'serious injury' after suspected hit and runEssex Police investigate Waltham Abbey hit-and-run after a pedestrian suffered a serious leg injury on Plantaganet Place. Witnesses and footage sought.Brentwood Guardian · 9 Oct, 09:18

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