Pedestrian in critical condition following serious collision in Ipswich
A man has been charged following the collision on Thursday
Last updated 13th Dec 2025
A 32-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences following a serious road traffic collision in Ipswich.
Officers were called at 7.22am on Thursday (11 December), to reports of a collision on Burrell Road involving a pedestrian and a silver BMW 318i.
The driver failed to stop and left the scene.
The pedestrian – a woman aged in her 30s - sustained serious injuries and was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital where she remains in a critical condition.
Following the collision police located the car believed to have been involved and arrested a man in in connection with the incident.
He was taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre and has subsequently been charged as follows:
Carl Horsnell, of Henniker Road, charged with eight offences:
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving;
Driving with excess alcohol;
Refusing to provide a sample for a class “A” drug test
Aggravated vehicle taking;
Failing to stop after a road accident;
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence;
Driving without insurance;
Assault by beating of an emergency worker.
Horsnell has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court today (13 December).
Officers are continuing to appeal any for witnesses and are asking any motorists driving in the area between 7am and 7:30am with a dashcam, to review the footage for any material that may be of assistance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting reference: 37/70165/25.