Man from Kettering area arrested after Thrapston pedestrians hit by car

A group of four women were walking on the pavement when three were hit by a car
By Alison Bagley
Published 18th Dec 2020, 12:02 BST
Updated 18th Dec 2020, 12:06 BST
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A 24-year-old man from the Kettering area has been arrested in connection with a non-stop road traffic collision in Sackville Street, Thrapston.

A spokesman for Northamptonshire Police said: "He was arrested yesterday afternoon (Thursday, December 17) on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a road collision.

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"He has been released under investigation pending further inquiries. The collision took place at about 4pm on Wednesday, December 16, when a car collided with three pedestrians.

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"The three pedestrians, women, aged 68, 73 and 69, were taken to Kettering General Hospital. Two remain in hospital with serious injuries which aren’t deemed to be life-threatening or life-changing at this stage.

"Officers would still like to hear from anyone who has yet to come forward and may be able to assist with this investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 20000664495.