A pair arrested over a horror hit-and-run in Swindon have been released on bail.
A woman, aged in her 30s, was rushed to hospital after being struck down by a car in Rodbourne Road at around 2.20am on Tuesday morning (9 June).
She was initially fighting for her life, but Wiltshire Police say she is now stable having sustained life-changing wounds as a result of the collision.
A Vauxhall Corsa with front-end damage was located by a member of the public in an alleyway off Crombey Street. After an examination of the car, it was seized by police.
A 35-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman on suspicion of failing to stop at the scene of a road traffic collision and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Following questioning, both suspects were released on conditional bail.
Shortly after the incident, Roads Policing Inspector Neil Duffin said: “We are appealing to anyone who was in the area of the Swindon Outlet Village, Rodbourne Road or Crombey Street between 2am and 2.30am, to contact us as a matter of urgency.
“You may have information which could help with this investigation into a serious collision which left a woman seriously injured.
“We also need to hear from anyone who may have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage.”
If you can help, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log 20 of 9 June. Alternatively, email [email protected]. You can also leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
