Woman arrested after pedestrian seriously injured in collision on A326 Marchwood bypass at Staplewood Lane

A MOTORIST was arrested after an elderly pedestrian was badly hurt in a collision on a busy Waterside route.

The incident involved a Hyundai Tucson on the A326 Marchwood bypass at the junction with Staplewood Lane and happened at around 3pm on Tuesday.

Hampshire police said road closures were in place while emergency services were at the scene.

A 43-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. She remains in custody.

The roads were reopened by 10.30pm.

A force spokesperson said today (Wednesday): “A man aged in his 80s from Marchwood suffered serious injuries and is currently being treated in hospital.”

If you saw the collision or have any information or any dash cam footage, call police on 101, quoting 44250075041.

Alternatively, provide information to the police online here.