Hunt for driver after car mounts kerb and hits pedestrian in Totton High Street

POLICE are hunting a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian suffered serious head injuries when a car mounted a kerb in Totton.

The crash, involving a 55-plate Ford Focus which left the scene afterwards, happened on Friday at about 10.30am on the town's High Street.

The pedestrian, a man in his 30s, suffered serious head and rib injuries, and has been taken to hospital where he remains.

Officers have appealed for witnesses, particularly those with dashcam footage from the area at the time.

Detective Sergeant Nik Rose, of Western CID, said: "The victim in this incident has suffered very serious injuries and we are working hard to understand what has happened and where the vehicle has gone following the collision.

"If you are the driver of the Focus, or you saw the occupant or occupants of the vehicle, then we would urge you to make contact with us now.

"Any detail, regardless of how small you may think it to be, could be vitally important to our enquiries."

Those with information should contact the police on 101 with the reference 44220397711. Alternatively, phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org