Police hunt hit and run driver after pedestrian struck by car on York road

Police want to trace the driver of a car which didn’t stop after being in collision with a pedestrian.

The incident happened on Lawrence Street opposite the bus stop at St Lawrence Church Community Hall at about 7.25pm on Monday, 27 February.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the road was struck by a vehicle.

“The vehicle didn’t stop at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver and the vehicle.

“Luckily, numerous members of the public stopped to help.”

The spokesperson said the weather was drizzly at the time the incident occurred.

If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.

How to help the police

• Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Davey Mitchell
• Email Davey Mitchell here
• Quote reference number 12230037415