Pedestrian, 63, seriously injured following hit-and-run collision in Forth Valley area

By James Trimble
Published 16th Jan 2023, 08:20 BST
Updated 16th Jan 2023, 18:41 BST
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A woman was seriously injured after being struck by a car while she walked in the town centre and now police are hunting for the driver who hit her.

The incident happened in King Street, Stirling at around 2.20pm on Saturday, January 14, when a woman was crossing the road and was struck by a grey VW Golf that had been parked nearby.

The 63-year-old was taken to Forth Valley Hospital with a serious leg injury.

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Sergeant Lee Walkingshaw said: “The Golf failed to stop and we believe it drove off in the direction of Corn Exchange Road. Our enquiries are ongoing and we are keen to trace the driver.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the hit-and-run collisionPolice are appealing for witnesses following the hit-and-run collision
Police are appealing for witnesses following the hit-and-run collision

“In particular, I am asking for road users in the area at the time of the incident to check their dash-cams to see if they have footage that could help with our investigation to get in touch.”

People can call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1766 of Saturday, January 14.