Road traffic collision involving pedestrian, Okehampton
Police 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 our website quoting log 471 of 28 December. Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed a black Audi A3 in the area at that time.
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