Hemel Hempstead: Driver arrested after pedestrian dies in crash

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Leighton Buzzard Road, in Hemel HempsteadImage source, Google
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The collision happened on Leighton Buzzard Road in Hemel Hempstead

A man in his 80s has been arrested after a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died in Hertfordshire.

The crash, which killed a woman in her 40s, happened on Leighton Buzzard Road, Hemel Hempstead at 22:50 GMT on Sunday.

Police said the driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene, but an arrest was later carried out following a search of the local area.

Officers have appealed for witnesses or for anyone who saw a silver Ford Focus in the area to get in touch.

The arrested man remains in custody for questioning.

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