Fri. Dec 27th, 2024
alert-–-pedestrian,-62,-seriously-injured-‘after-range-rover-smashed-into-him’-as-he-crossed-the-road:-manhunt-launched-for ‘hit-and-run’-driverAlert – Pedestrian, 62, seriously injured ‘after Range Rover smashed into him’ as he crossed the road: Manhunt launched for ‘hit-and-run’ driver

A 62-year-old man has been left seriously injured after a hit-and-run crash involving a silver Range Rover.

The pedestrian was rushed to hospital after he was hit by the silver four-wheel drive as he crossed Adlington Road in Sheffield at around 2.20pm on Saturday.

South Yorkshire Police are now on the hunt to find the driver who left the scene. 

The victim remains in a stable condition in hospital and inquiries are ongoing.

Police have appealed to any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact them. 

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: ‘We are appealing for information, witnesses, and dashcam footage following reports of a road traffic collision in Sheffield.

‘We were called to Adlington Road at 2.20pm on Saturday, December 7, where it was reported a vehicle, believed to be a silver Range Rover, was travelling in the direction of Southey Hill when it was in collision with a man as he crossed the street.

‘The vehicle then left the scene. The pedestrian, a 62-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains in a stable condition.

‘An investigation was launched immediately, and numerous lines of enquiry have since been carried out.

‘We are now appealing for the public’s help as enquiries continue. Were you in the area at the time? Did you see what happened or do you have video footage which could help our enquiries?

‘If you think you can help, please contact us online or call 101. Quote incident number 523 of 7 December 2024 when you get in touch.’

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