Woman dies in hospital after Hailsham hit and run

A woman who was seriously injured following a hit and run in Hailsham has died in hospital.

Patricia Gregory, 79, from Cacklebury Close, Hailsham, died on Wednesday (March 2) in Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.

She was seriously injured after she was hit by a driver while walking on South Street on February 9.

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A 35-year-old Hailsham woman was arrested the day after the collision on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.

She has been bailed until 10 April.

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