Pensioner, 90, is mowed down and killed by hit-and-run driver in sleepy Dorset seaside village as police arrest man his 40s

  • Man in his 40s who is local to Charmouth as been arrested, Dorset Police said 
  • Car hit the pensioner at a junction before the vehicle then left the scene 
  • Officers are appealing for any information as they investigate the incident 

A 90-year-old man has been killed in an apparent hit-and-run in Dorset, police have said.

A car allegedly hit the man at a junction in Charmouth, about 40 miles east of Exeter, which led paramedics to call police at 7.11pm on Thursday.

A local man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences, Dorset Police said in a statement.

Pictured: The junction where a 90-year-old was knocked down as police arrest a 40-year-old man local to the area

Pictured: The junction where a 90-year-old was knocked down as police arrest a 40-year-old man local to the area 

The traffic unit's sergeant Sarah Jones said: 'Our thoughts are with the man's family at this very distressing time.'

Sgt Jones said police were looking at the circumstances of the incident, adding: 'I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of The Street at the relevant time and witnessed what happened to please contact me.

'I would also like to hear from any motorists who were travelling along that road at the relevant time and may have captured the incident on dashcam.'

Those with information are asked to contact police by calling 101 or anonymously by phoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

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