Man arrested in connection with Three Bridges hit-and-run

The incident happened in Haslett Avenue East at about 6.10pm on Wednesday May 27, according to a spokesman.

He said three people were crossing the road from Three Bridges railway station when one of them – a 28-year-old local man – was in collision with a car believed to be a white Audi, which failed to stop at the scene.

He was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where it was confirmed he sustained a fractured rib and he was later discharged.

A police spokesman said: “On Thursday morning (May 28), a 23-year-old man from Crawley handed himself in to police, and was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop after a road traffic collision.

“He has been interviewed and released under investigation, pending further enquiries.”

Police are still urging anyone who witnessed the collision or saw a white Audi being driven in the area around that time – or anyone with dash cam, CCTV or mobile phone footage of the incident – to come forward.

The spokesman said: “You can email [email protected] quoting Operation Lichfield.

“You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.”

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