Newton-le-Willows
Elderly man fighting for life in hospital after suspected hit-and-run
80-year-old man was knocked down in Newton-le-Willows yesterday
Alan Weston
Belvedere Road, Newton-le-Willows, between Crow Lane East and Silverdale Road
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A man in his 80s is still fighting for life in hospital after he was knocked off his bike in a suspected hit-and-run.
The incident took place shortly before 2pm yesterday in Belvedere Road, Newton-le-Willows.
The driver of the blue Vauxhall Corsa car was alleged to have got out of the vehicle before getting back in and driving away from the scene.
The victim, who was on a motorised pedal bike, suffered serious head injuries as a result of the collision and was taken to hospital where his condition remains critical.
Police sealed off the scene for forensic investigations to take place, with Belvedere Road being closed between Crow Lane East and Silverdale Road.
A 50-year-old man was later arrested and questioned on suspicion of driving without due care and attention.
He has been bailed pending further enquiries.