Teenager seriously hurt in hit-and-run

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A 19-year-old man suffered serious injuries on Sky Blue Way, Coventry

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A pedestrian has been seriously hurt in a suspected hit-and-run.

The victim, a 19-year-old man, was struck by the vehicle on Sky Blue Way, Coventry, at about 19:10 GMT on Friday. The vehicle was then driven off, West Midlands Police said.

The teenager was taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Shortly afterwards, a 26-year-old man went to a police station in the city and was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drink-driving.

He has been released on bail, officers said.

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