A 14-year-old girl has been left fighting for her life after being struck by a car in a quiet village.
The horror collision happened just Friday just after midnight in Yatton Keynell, near somerset.
Police said man has since been arrested in connection with the incident which saw the youth run down outside The Bell Inn.
Wiltshire Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward as they investigate the horror crash.
The teen girl was left fighting for her life by the smash with paramedics rushing her to hospital to receive treatment.
A man in his 30s from Gloucestershire was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing injury by dangerous driving.
The suspect is currently in police custody as officers launch a probe into the horror.
A spokesperson said: “A 14-year-old girl sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in the High Street, Yatton Keynell at about 12.15am in the early hours this morning.
“She is currently receiving hospital treatment and her next of kin have been informed.
“The driver, a man in his 30s from Wick in Gloucestershire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing injury by dangerous driving.
“He is currently in police custody. Any witnesses to the collision or anyone with dash cam footage is asked to contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 006 of today’s date (15/08) or email SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.”
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