Nat Eddleston in Intensive Care After Horrific Hit-and-Run
Nat Eddleston, who recently moved in with Channel 4 favourite Ellie, is fighting for his life in intensive care. The relative revealed Nat has a broken neck, collapsed lungs, and is on a life support machine after a serious accident in Leeds.
Ellie Fears Worst After Nat’s Night Out Turns Tragic
Ellie, 31, known from the hit show alongside her sister Izzi since 2015, is said to be “very fearful” that Nat may have suffered brain damage. The shocking incident took place in the early hours in their home city of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Hit by Car Leaving Pub – Driver Initially Fled Scene
- Nat had been drinking with friends at The Woodman pub on Selby Road, Halton, Leeds on Friday night.
- As the group left at closing time, Nat was struck by a white Seat Leon heading out of the city.
- The car’s windscreen smashed and roof dented, but the driver drove on around 100 yards before stopping.
A family member, speaking anonymously, said: “Nat is in intensive care with a broken neck, broken back, two collapsed lungs and possible brain damage. He is on a life support machine and all the family and Ellie are obviously very worried for him.”
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Leeds Collision
West Yorkshire Police confirmed the crash happened at 12:10am on Saturday 19th March near The Woodman pub on Selby Road.
“Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving a white Seat Leon and an adult male pedestrian. Officers would like to speak to anyone who saw the collision. The pedestrian has suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision.”
The pub landlady said: “They don’t want to talk about what has happened to Nat. He had been drinking here and had just left when he was hit by the car. The driver drove off at first, but then came back.”
Nat’s family have been gathering at The Woodman since the tragedy, anxiously hoping for news on his recovery.