Man in his 50s dies in hospital after being hit by suspected drug driver in Aylesbury

A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a suspected drug driver in Aylesbury on Saturday evening (27 May).

Thames Valley Police has confirmed that the man, aged 57, who was hit by a vehicle in Aylesbury, died in hospital yesterday (29 May).

He died as a result of injuries suffered during the road traffic collision, police state.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, Thames Valley Police confirms.

One man has been arrested in connection to the incident on suspicion of driving whilst over the specified limit of a controlled drug and causing serious injury by careless driving.

The arrested man, a 26-year-old from Aylesbury, was released on bail yesterday until 27 August.

A black BMW 320 hit a pedestrian on New Street just before 9pm.

The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

Senior investigating officer Sergeant Ed Crofts, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Sadly, the pedestrian involved in this serious collision has died. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

“The road was busy with both vehicles and pedestrians at the time, many of whom would have witnessed the collision.

“I would appeal to these people and anybody who witnessed this collision or may have dash-cam or CCTV footage to contact us.

“Several off-duty nurses also stopped at the scene to give aid to the injured man, and I would urge them to also contact us.

“If you do have any information that could help us, please get in contact with us by calling 101 or reporting via our website, quoting reference number 43230233689.”