Appeal following serious injury collision between a van and a pedestrian in Southampton.

We’re investigating a serious injury collision between a van and a pedestrian that took place on Ruby Road in Southampton on Saturday 23 December.

Just after 10:15am an 84 year-old man was involved in the collision with a black Mercedes Sprinter van. He was taken to Southampton General Hospital, where he remains, to be treated for serious injuries, including broken bones. His condition is described as stable.

A 66 year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving and driving with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit has been released from custody without charge, but remains under investigation.

We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have seen, or who has relevant dashcam footage of, what happened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44230523177.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org