Man arrested in Westcliff collision investigation after car hits pedestrian
Police seek information about stolen Mercedes C-Class movements
A 26-year-old man has been arrested following a serious collision in Westcliff that occurred on Thursday evening.
The incident took place on Crowstone Road, with police being alerted at around 7.30am on 16th April.
A white Mercedes C-Class, registration YD14 OHT, struck a man in his 40s before speeding away from the scene.
The injured man received emergency aid from bystanders, police officers, and ambulance staff before being taken to the hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Soon after, the Mercedes was discovered abandoned on Britannia Road and has been forensically examined reveals that the car had been stolen from Sutton Road, Southend at approximately 1am on the day of the incident.
The arrest followed a public appeal and the suspect, described as having no fixed address, was found in Southend on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.
Detectives are actively seeking information about the Mercedes' movements surrounding Crowstone Road, Britannia Road, and Sutton Road on the day of the collision.
Investigations include CCTV analysis, forensic evaluation, and door-to-door enquiries throughout Westcliff and Southend.
Local police patrols are ongoing to reassure and engage with the community.