Hunt for driver in Bristol hit-and-run
A man in his 20s is in a serious condition in hospital after a hit-and-run crash in Bristol.
The victim was walking home in the early hours of Sunday when he was hit by a car, believed to be a Volvo, in Lansdown Road, Kingswood.
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It happened at 3.15am, just metres from Soundwell Ambulance Station.
Police said the vehicle which struck the man failed to stop.
The man was found lying injured in the road.
Police are trying to trace the owner of the car involved.
Officers went to Lansdown Road yesterday morning to speak to residents and take photographs of the scene.
All the people living near the scene of the accident were asleep at the time.
One man, who did not wish to be named, said: “We sleep in the back so we didn’t hear anything.“It happened at about 3am. The police were here this morning . I understand it’s quite serious.”
Officers investigating the incident are appealing for anyone with information or who saw the collision to contact them on 0845 456 7000 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
10 Comments
by geoff, bristol
Tuesday, November 24 2009, 3:35AM
“good luck probadly long gone now”
by lorraine, bristol
Monday, November 23 2009, 10:59PM
“im the sister of the victim he hasnt been named for obvious reasons thank you to his friends that have commented and wish him better, no more information can be given though thank you again”
by bex, bristol
Monday, November 23 2009, 9:34PM
“I am a friend of the victim and his girlfriend i really hope he gets better and my heart goes out to his family and partner who is due to have his baby in seven weeks. get better soon hunni x”
by Greg, Bristol
Monday, November 23 2009, 8:08PM
“The good news is the car that I watched this morning go through a pedestrian crossing 5 seconds after it changed to red was only doing 20mph. So there was no risk to any pedestrians. Sleep well.”
by Ricky, Bristol
Monday, November 23 2009, 5:36PM
“Speed the problem? Or the attitude of the driver that could'nt be bothered to stop. I rest my case”
by lee, here
Monday, November 23 2009, 2:20PM
“Who was the injured person??”
by kayleigh bennett, kingswood bristol
Monday, November 23 2009, 1:40PM
“im a friend of the victim and i just hope to god that he is ok. love to all the family x x x”
by Sally, Bristol
Monday, November 23 2009, 1:20PM
“Yes but is that the only clue to the car ie colour, year etc, seems so little to go on”
by Sasha, Bristol`
Monday, November 23 2009, 12:24PM
“If you read the second paragraph of the article, you will see that the car is believed to be a Volvo.”
by Sally, Bristol
Monday, November 23 2009, 11:52AM
“Bep I was wondering is there any discription off the car involved?”