Preston man arrested after hit and run van smash in Preston

The van driver fled the scene after the hit and run crash at the Ribble Hardware shop in Ribbleton Lane at around 10.45am on Wednesday (July 8).

A 40-year-old, from Preston, has been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail as an investigation into the smash continues.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and they are appealing for witnesses to the crash.

What happened?

Police say a white Iveco van smashed into a white Peugeot van parked outside the shop, close to the junction with Holman Street.

The force of the crash led to the Peugeot van smashing into the shop front, with the Iveco van driver failing to stop and fleeing from the scene of the hit and run.

The road had to be shut whilst police and emergency services attended, but no injuries were reported.

Officers confirmed that the Iveco van was later recovered and a 40-year-old man was later arrested in connection with the crash.

No injuries were reported with the road re-opened a short time later.

Detectives are urging any witnesses, or motorists with dash cam footage, to come forward.

Det Con Richard Lenton, of Preston CID, said: "We would ask anyone who can help with our investigation to come forward.

"This incident happened on a busy road in broad daylight and I believe a number of people will have seen what happened.

"We are keen to find out exactly what took place and would urge anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch."

If you can help us please call 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 0353 of July 8.

Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.