Police release picture of car after Blackburn hit-and-run
A man has suffered a serious leg injury after it happened yesterday
Last updated 30th Mar 2024
An elderly man has been hurt in a suspected hit and run in Blackburn.
Lancashire Police were called to Audley Range at 1.50pm on Good Friday 29th March after reprots of a man in his 90's being struck by a grey BMW at the junction of Lambeth Street.
They say he was taken to hospital and remains there for treatment.
The driver of the BMW failed to stop after the collision, and detectives are trying to find them.
The force says it's appealing for anyone with information on the whereabouts of the driver to come forward. They want to hear from any witnesses or anyone with dashcam, CCTV, mobile phone or doorbell footage which has captured the BMW before the collision.
Sgt Pete Fyans, of our Road Policing Unit, said: “This collision has left a pensioner seriously injured and my thoughts are with him and his loved ones at this time. I want to appeal directly to the driver of the BMW to do the right thing and make contact with the police straight away.”
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