Woman injured and taken to hospital after hit-and-run at historic Samlesbury Hall
A woman in her 80s was knocked down and injured in a hit and run at Samlesbury Hall yesterday.
The elderly visitor to the historic house suffered a broken wrist after she was struck by the driver of a Kia car and thrown to the ground at around 12pm.
The Hall’s management said the collision occurred on the link road between the Hall car park and the Garden Room car park.
A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 3.54pm yesterday (March 15) to a report of a collision at Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road, Samlesbury.
“It was reported that a Kia car had been in collision with a pedestrian – a woman in her 80s – in the grounds of Samlesbury Hall at around 12pm.
“The pedestrian attended hospital and was found to have suffered a fractured wrist.
“The car didn’t stop at the scene.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information, please contact 101 – quoting log 0814 of March 15.”
‘Sad and angry’
Posting on Facebook, the Hall said: “We were very sad to hear today that one of our elderly visitors was hit by a car, she was thrown to the ground and has suffered a broken arm as a result.
“However, we were particularly angry to learn that the driver of the vehicle did not stop and simply drove away.
“We have had a huge number of visitors today and are hoping that someone will have witnessed the incident which happened around 12noon in the link road between the Hall car park and the Garden Room car park.
“If anybody thinks they have any relevant information we would be so grateful if you could please forward to [email protected] so we may share with the family. Thank you.”