Car seized after hit-and-run leaves Blackpool man hospitalised

A pedestrian was crossing Talbot Road at the junction with Devonshire Road when he was hit by a Ford C-Max at around 9pm on Friday (September 4).

The vehicle then made off from the scene, leaving the pedestrian - a 34-year-old Blackpool man - with a head injury and a broken foot. He is in a stable condition at Royal Preston Hospital.

A 21-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested a short time later on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and driving whilst unfit through drink and/or drugs.

He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Officers have now confirmed the car that may have been involved in the collision has been traced following a public appeal.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "Yesterday, we asked for your help to find a car believed to have been involved in a collision in Blackpool.

"We can now confirm that we have traced it. Thanks to everyone who responded to and shared our appeal."

Anyone with information about the incident can call 101, quoting incident reference number 1529 of September 4.

Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.