UPDATE: Suspected drug-driver arrested after collision leaves elderly man fighting for life

A suspected drug-driver is being questioned by police after an 89-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car in Sheffield.
The scene of the collision in Boston Street.The scene of the collision in Boston Street.
The scene of the collision in Boston Street.

A blue Vauxhall Astra was in collision with the elderly man in Boston Street, near to the junction with Cemetery Road, in Highfield at 12.15pm yesterday.

The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being over the prescribed limit and being unfit to drive through drugs.

Any witnesses should call police on 101.

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