A pedestrian in her 40s has died following a hit-and-run in Hertfordshire.
The collision happened at around 10.50pm on Sunday, October 30, in Hemel Hempstead’s Leighton Buzzard Road.
Herts Police said the vehicle was not at the scene when officers arrived but following an extensive search a man in his 80s was arrested.
He currently remains in custody.
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Detective Sergeant Ben Heath said: “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and friends at this very difficult time.
“Enquiries into the incident are continuing and we are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Did you see the collision?
"Or did you see a silver Ford Focus travelling in the area around the time?
“I’d be particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have dash cam footage.
"If you were in the area, please review any footage and contact me if you have captured anything of note.”
Information can be reported via 101 or by emailing ben.heath@herts.police.uk.
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