One arrest has been made in connection with the incident
Sophie Fagone Buscimese Trainee Reporter
14:24, 07 Apr 2026
The incident happened on Street Lane, Ripley.(Image: Google)
A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision in a Derbyshire town street.
On Monday, April 6, at just after 1.50pm, a Ford Kuga was in collision with a pedestrian in Street Lane, Ripley.
The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. She remains in hospital, officers added.
The driver of the Ford Kuga, a 32-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving whilst unfit through drugs and failing to stop.
He has been bailed as investigations continue.
Anyone who can help police with their investigations has been urged to come forward and contact the force via their website, the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page or by calling 101, quoting reference number 26*196006.
The independent charity CrimeStoppers can also be contacted on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the Crimestoppers website.