Car Hits Pedestrians, Driver Arrested

0:00On March 15, a car struck two pedestrians at the junction of Broadway and Trafford Road in Sofford, around 12.45 pm. The man and woman suffered minor injuries that were not life-threatening. They received treatment at the scene before heading to the hospital. Police arrested a driver on suspicion of assault right after the crash. The suspect was taken into custody while officers checked their medical condition. A large cordon went up around the area to secure the site. The police and the crew including paramedics and firefighters responded quickly. Fire services stayed for about 45 minutes to assist. The collision disrupted traffic in the busy spot through the afternoon. Investigators from the serious collision unit examined the scene closely. Pictures showed a learner driver company car that had crossed a cycle lane and hit a roadside fence. It's unclear if that was the vehicle involved. Police continued to probe the incident as details emerged. They'll release more once they confirm what happened.