Man Arrested Following Lorry Collision with Pedestrian in Derbyshire

An individual has been taken into custody after a woman was hit by a lorry in Derbyshire. Law enforcement officers responded to Buxton Road in Ashbourne after a pedestrian was struck by a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) at approximately 12:25 GMT on Wednesday. Police have stated that the victim, a woman in her 20s, remains hospitalized and is receiving treatment for serious injuries. The HGV driver, a man in his 40s, was apprehended on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and failing to stop after an accident. He has since been released as the investigation continues. Authorities are appealing for witnesses and any CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist their inquiry. For further updates, BBC Derby can be followed on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Story ideas may be sent to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk or via WhatsApp at 0808 100 2210. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content of external sites. Details on its approach to external linking are available.