Man suffers injuries after being hit by a car in Portsmouth with police appealing for the driver to contact them

A man suffered minor injuries after being hit by a car in Portsmouth with the driver initially stopping before leaving without providing their details.

The man in his 50s was involved in a collision with a small red car on the junction of Somers Road and Baileys Road just after 2pm on Tuesday, February 3. The driver, a woman in her 70s, stopped and spoke to him but then left the scene without leaving her details.

Police would like her to get in touch with them. A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, suffered minor injuries. The driver of the car, described as a woman in her 70s, initially stopped and spoke to the pedestrian but left the scene before leaving any details.

“We would like to speak to this driver and ask they call 101 quoting reference 44260057947.

“Anyone who witnessed this incident, as well as anyone with relevant dash cam or CCTV footage, should also contact the police.”

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