A 14-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being struck by a car near The Bell Inn in Yatton Keynell, Somerset, shortly after midnight on Friday, August 15. Authorities report the young victim is receiving hospital treatment, and her family has been informed.
Wiltshire Police have arrested a man in his 30s from Wick, Gloucestershire, on suspicion of drink driving and causing injury by dangerous driving. He is currently in police custody as the investigation continues.
The collision occurred on The Street at approximately 12:15 a.m. Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the incident, as well as any dashcam footage, to assist in their inquiries.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team at 01225 694597, referencing log number 006 of August 15, or email [email protected].