Man arrested after 60-year-old pedestrian seriously injured in Middlesbrough crash

The crash took place on the same road as James Cook Hospital, where the injured man is undergoing treatment. Credit: Google Maps

A pedestrian is receiving treatment for serious injuries after being hit by a car in Middlesbrough.

The man in his sixties was taken to James Cook Hospital following the Marton Road crash.

It involved a grey Ford Focus and took place at around 3pm on Tuesday 8 November.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said a 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

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