Appeal for information after road crash in Elderslie where driver failed to stop

Road Policing Officers are appealing for information after a road crash in Elderslie where the driver failed to stop on Wednesday, 15 May, 2024.

Around 1.30pm, an 81-year-old man was crossing Main Street near to its junction with Kings Road, when he was struck by a black Vauxhall Astra.

Police and Ambulance attended and the pedestrian was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley where hospital staff describe his condition as serious.

Sergeant Chris Hoggans said: “The Vauxhall Astra failed to stop and was found a short time later in Hartfield Road. There was no-one within.

“The vehicle is undergoing examination and extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the occupants.

“I urge anyone who witnessed the crash or a black Vauxhall Astra being driven in the Elderslie area on Wednesday afternoon to contact us as soon as possible. I would also ask drivers with dashcam or anyone with personal footage to check to see if it holds anything relevant and please get in touch.

“If you have any information that may assist us please contact 101 quoting incident number 1733 of 15 May.”