A WOMAN has been released under investigation after an elderly man was left in a serious condition following a crash.

As reported, a man aged in his 70s was walking in Ashley Road, Boscombe, when he was involved in a crash with a grey Vauxhall Mokka.

The man was rushed to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. His family has been informed.

A woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of driving offences following the crash shortly after 8am on Wednesday, May 1.

Now, the woman has been released under investigation as police enquiries continue.

Dorset Police issued an appeal for witnesses.

Police constable Mark Burton, of the roads policing team, said on Wednesday: “We are carrying out a full investigation into this collision and I am appealing for any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please come forward.

“I would also urge any motorists who were driving in the area to please review any dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything of relevance."

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 1:88.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.