Two people arrested after 90-year-old man killed in hit and run crash
Two people have been arrested after a 90-year-old man was killed in a hit and run crash.
Police were called to Butts Road, Southampton, at 7.27am on 21 January after a pedestrian – 90-year-old Arthur Daish of Southampton – was found in the road with serious injuries near the junction with Crest Way. Arthur was taken to hospital for treatment but subsequently died from his injuries.
Police said: “At this time, we believe two vehicles may have been involved in the collision – a black Skoda Kamiq travelling towards Portsmouth Road and a light blue car travelling towards Bursledon Road.
“We are keen to hear from a potential witness who was driving in a black car behind the black Skoda at the time of the collision. Please contact police to tell us what you saw as this could help with our investigations. As part of enquiries, officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit have arrested two people.”
A 36-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, drug driving, and being the driver of a vehicle that failed to stop after a road accident.
A 73-year-old woman from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and being the driver of a vehicle that failed to stop after a road accident.
They have both been bailed until 21 April while enquiries continue.
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 44260031126 or report online: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org