Unidentified Man Dies After Suspected Early Hours Hit and Run in St Catherine’s

Published on: 20 Aug, 2016
Updated on: 20 Aug, 2016

Scene of the incident where a man was killed in what the police suspect was a hit and run incident. Photo – John Schluter

A  man was killed in the early hours of this morning (August 20) following a suspected hit and run incident on the A3100 Portsmouth Road in St Catherine’s, Guildford.

Surrey Police are appealing to anyone who has their suspicions that someone they know may have been involved.

Officers were called to Portsmouth Road near to the junction with Turnham Close, at around 3am after a man was found lying in the road with serious head injuries. South East Coast Ambulance Service also attended the scene and sadly the man, who is believed to be in his 20s, was pronounced dead.

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Although the police investigation into the man’s death is still in the early stages, it is believed his injuries are consistent with being involved in a road traffic collision.

A police statement said: “A thorough search of the area was conducted but the vehicle has not yet been traced. Officers believe the vehicle will have sustained significant damage and possibly will have had traces of blood on it.

“Anyone who has seen a vehicle which may connect to this incident, who has their suspicions around someone they know who could be involved in this incident or who was in this area and possibly saw the events surrounding the collision is urged to contact Surrey Police as a matter of urgency quoting reference P16188470.”

Information can alternatively be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The A3100 Portsmouth Road was closed until mid morning.

Road closures were in place along the A3100 between Guildford and Artington while emergency crews attended the scene and until around 10 30am.

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