Appeal for information and footage following serious collision in Chester

Monday, 29 April 2019 15:30

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was left with life threatening injuries following a collision in Chester.

At around 9.45pm on Thursday 25 April a white Ford car collided with a man at the pedestrian crossing on St Oswalds Way, near to Mecca Bingo.

The pedestrian, a 42-year-old man from Chester, was initially taken to Aintree Hospital.

He has since been transferred to the Walton Centre where his condition is described as life threatening.

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old man from Chester, was uninjured.

Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and no arrests have been made.

Officers want to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information or dashcam footage which may aid the investigation.

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Appeal for information and footage following serious collision in Chester

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