Pedestrian Left Seriously Injured After Hit-and-Run in Southsea

Police are hunting for witnesses after a hit-and-run crash in Southsea left a 62-year-old woman with life-changing injuries.

BMW Smashes Into Woman on South Parade

The collision happened between 11am and 11.20am on Monday, April 29. A black BMW 1 Series struck the pedestrian on South Parade before two men jumped out and fled the scene.

Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward

“I’m appealing for anyone with information about this incident to come forward. Were you in the area at the time of the incident? Did you see what happened?”

– PC Andrew Hector

A 23-year-old man from portsmouth/" title="Portsmouth" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Portsmouth has been arrested but released pending further inquiries. Police want anyone with details to call 101 and quote reference 44190146774.

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