Pedestrian in his 80s dies after being hit by car

The pedestrian was hit by a car in Wigston Road, Oadby

A man in his 80s has died in hospital almost three weeks after he was hit by a car.

Police said the pedestrian was struck on 6 November in Wigston Road, Oadby, Leicestershire, close to the junction with London Road, just after 08:15 GMT.

East Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene and the man was taken to hospital for treatment.

He died as a result of his injuries on Sunday, police said.

A 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. She has since been released under investigation.

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