Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision in Milton Keynes, for which a man from Northampton has been arrested.

The incident happened around 8.25pm yesterday (8/11) when a pedestrian, a woman aged in her fifties, was crossing Millers Way, near to the junction of Culberson Lane, and was struck by a red Ford Edge.

The pedestrian sustained serious, life-threatening injuries, and remains in hospital at this time.

A 50-year-old man from Northampton has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and driving while over the prescribed drug limit. He remains in custody.

PC Steve Leathersich of the Roads Policing Unit said, “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of this incident which has left a woman with life-threatening injuries.

“I am appealing for any witnesses to please come forward and ask any drivers who were in the area at the time and have dashcam footage to review it, as it may contain important information about the collision or the moments leading up to it.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or submitting a report via the website, quoting reference number 43250571719.

Digital evidence can be uploaded directly to a dedicated portal accessible through the Thames Valley Police website for this investigation.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.