A man has died after he was hit by a car in Preston that failed to stop at the scene.
Police were called to Fylde Road in Preston at around 8:40pm last night (Saturday 30th November) following reports of a road traffic collision.
It was reported that a pedestrian had been struck by a Suzuki Swift which failed to stop at the scene.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the pedestrian – a man in his 40s – was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following enquiries, a 24-year-old man from Preston has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop. He remains in custody at this time.
Police now appealing to the public to help our investigation. If you have any information, dashcam footage or saw something you’d like to give information about, contact on 101 quoting log 1237 of 30th November.
You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Team at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
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