Police reveal details of two vehicles they're looking for following hit-and-run on Melrose bypass
Woman remains in 'critical' condition in hospital
Last updated 20th Mar 2023
Police have revealed details of two vehicles they're looking for following a hit-and-run on the Melrose bypass last week, which has left a 60-year-old woman fighting for her life in hospital.
Officers stopped drivers on the A6091, near to Borders General Hospital, last night (Sunday) - a week on from the crash, around 9.50pm on March the 12th - as part of their ongoing investigation.
They're keen to speak to anyone who saw a dark-coloured SUV and a 4x4 at the time of the crash, as well as the drivers of these cars, as they say they may have vital information.
An examination of CCTV has shown a number of vehicles in the area at the time whose owners or drivers have not yet come forward.
The drivers of a silver Ford Fiesta, a red hatchback and a small white hatchback have already spoken to officers and been eliminated from enquiries.
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Chief Inspector Vinnie Fisher, from Police Scotland, said: “I would like to thank everyone who has come forward so far and spoken to officers. Thanks to them we have managed to eliminate a number of vehicles from our investigation.
“But it is vital that we do trace those involved. A woman has been seriously injured and she and her family deserve to know what has happened.
“Officers held a road check at the location of the crash on Sunday, March 19th and again I want to say thank you to everyone who spoke to us and passed on information.
“An examination of CCTV shows there are a number of vehicles driving in the area at the time whose owners or drivers have not yet come forward and I am urging them to do so."
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3303 of Sunday, March 12th, 2023.
In a direct appeal to the driver responsible, the Local Area Commander added: “You may be unaware of having been involved in the crash, but if you were there is likely to be damage to your vehicle.
"I cannot stress enough how important it is that if you were driving in the area around 9.50pm on Sunday, March 12th, 2023, you check your car now and speak to us even if it is to report no damage."
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