Three man arrested after crashing into elderly motorist, 78, near Bishop's Waltham and fleeing scene launching late night Fareham police search
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They fled the scene following the collision in Waltham Chase, near Bishop’s Waltham, at about 11pm last night.
The victim, a 78-year-old pensioner, suffered chest injuries in the incident.


An off-duty police inspector was able to detain two men.
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Hide AdOther officers and a police dog were dispatched and used to search a nearby woodland, along with a thermal imaging camera.
The third suspect was found near the crash site and arrested.
A statement from Fareham police said: ‘Three males, aged 24, 27 and 27, are in police custody and have been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after a road traffic collision and driving a motor vehicle whilst over the prescribed limit for alcohol.
‘Thank you very much to the people of Waltham Chase that assisted us during this matter - it was greatly appreciated.’