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The collision occurred between 3.45pm and 4.00pm, at the junction of Ash Crescent and Pear Tree Avenue in Ripley, on Monday, January 15.

The crash involved a pedestrian and a car. The pedestrian, a woman in her 40s, suffered injuries to her leg and was taken to hospital – where she remains. The car left the scene before officers arrived.

A force spokesperson said: “A 29-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving without due care and attention, failing to stop and committing an act/series of acts with the intention of perverting the course of justice. She been released on bail pending further enquiries.”

A woman was taken into custody after the collision.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident and anyone with dashcam footage. Officers would particularly like to speak to anyone who saw a blue vehicle in the area at the time.

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Anyone who can help with the investigation should contact Derbyshire Police using any of the below methods, quoting reference number 24*30162:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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