Willenhall hit-and-run victim critical in hospital as suspect questioned by police
A man injured in a hit-and-run crash in Willenhall remains in a critical condition in hospital, police have said.
Meanwhile the woman suspected of being behind the wheel of the car involved is continuing to be questioned by police officers in custody.
The man suffered multiple serious injuries, including to his head, when he was hit by an alleged drink-driver on Friday afternoon.
The car involved left the scene of the crash on New Road, near the junction with Cheapside, but is then believed to have been abandoned around 200 metres away in the car park of Morrisons supermarket.
Police officers, paramedics and an air ambulance were scrambled to the scene at around 4.15pm.
The man was helped by passers-by and treated at the road before being rushed to hospital while a manhunt was launched to track down the driver.
A 35-year-old woman was then arrested shortly afterwards, with witnesses reporting police activity in the cemetery behind Morrisons.
Much of the town centre was cordoned off on Friday evening as West Midlands Police started their investigation.
A blue Citroen car with a shattered windscreen and broken bumper was being examined at Morrisons car park. Passers-by said they had seen the car travelling at speed on the approach to the supermarket before a woman fled accompanied by children and a dog.
West Midlands Police confirmed the man's condition was still critical on Saturday morning and that the suspect remained in custody.
She was arrested on on suspicion of dangerous driving and being under the influence of drink or drugs.
Anyone who was in the area at the time has been urged to contact West Midlands Police via live chat on their website or by calling 101. Quote log 2740 of 25/3/22.
