A WOMAN was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Bournemouth late on Friday night.

The 36-year-old pedestrian was involved in a collision with a car in Boscombe Overcliff Drive at 11.44pm. 

She was taken to Southampton General Hospital by ambulance. Her condition has been described as serious but not believed to be life-threatening.

The woman's family have been informed.

Following enquiries, a 29-year-old man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. He is currently assisting officers with their enquiries.

A Honda Civic has also been seized to assist with the investigation.

Officers closed the road between the junctions of Wentworth Close and Dingle Road.

Police Sergeant Mark Scammel, of the traffic unit, said: “A full investigation is underway and I am appealing to any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to contact us. 

“I would also like to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area and may have captured the incident on dashcam.

“Finally, I would like to thank members of the public for their patience while the road closure is in place as it is absolutely necessary to enable the emergency services to respond to the incident and for a detailed examination of the scene to be carried out.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email SCIT@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 2:572. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.