Appeal following collision on the A689 in Hartlepool

Cleveland Police is appealing for information and any relevant dashcam footage following a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.

The collision occurred on the A689 in Hartlepool heading towards Belle Vue Way at around 7pm on Saturday 29^th June and involved a light blue Renault Laguna and a female pedestrian.

It was reported that the vehicle did not stop at the scene. Officers later located the vehicle and arrested the 53-year-old driver in connection with the incident.

He was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident and drink driving. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital with a broken foot and a broken ankle.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information and any relevant dash cam footage to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 122749.

Footage can be uploaded here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/appeal-following-collision-on-the-a689-in-hartlepool