Appeal launched to find driver who failed to stop after woman hit by van in Derbyshire

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a woman was left injured after being struck by a van in Derbyshire.
By Alana Roberts
Published 13th Mar 2022, 13:03 BST
Updated 13th Mar 2022, 13:04 BST
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The woman was using the pedestrian crossing outside St Andrews Church in Swanwick, Alfreton, when she was struck by a van at around 3.30pm on March 10.

Derbyshire police said the driver failed to stop after the incident, which left the victim with minor injuries.

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The force has now issued an appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

Derbyshire police said a van with a ladder on top turned left out of The Green onto Derby Road and struck the pedestrian in the leg, causing minor injury (google)Derbyshire police said a van with a ladder on top turned left out of The Green onto Derby Road and struck the pedestrian in the leg, causing minor injury (google)
Derbyshire police said a van with a ladder on top turned left out of The Green onto Derby Road and struck the pedestrian in the leg, causing minor injury (google)
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It said: “A white van with a ladder on top has turned left out of The Green onto Derby Road and has struck the pedestrian in the leg, causing minor injury.

"The vehicle continued on its journey and failed to stop.

"The driver of the van has been described as a white male with ginger hair and beard.

"If you have any information regarding this incident that could help us to progress enquiries then please make contact, crime ref. 22000139101.”

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