Pedestrian sustains serious facial injuries after crash

A man in Southampton was struck by the car yesterday

Police are appealing for witnesses
Author: Molly CrossleyPublished 6th Oct 2024

Police appealing for witnesses after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in Southampton.

Between 4.30am and 5.30am on Saturday, 5 October, a man in his 60s was walking on Dale Road, towards Southampton General Hospital, when he was struck by a dark coloured vehicle.

The vehicle did not stop.

The man has sustained serious facial injuries and attended hospital for treatment.

Incident happened on Dale Road

It is believed the vehicle may have been an electric Toyota or similar, but we do not have a full description.

Officers have conducted a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for any information that may help.