Police make arrest in Crewe fatal fail to stop collision investigation

Police have arrested a 29-year-old man from Market Drayton following an investigation into a fatal collision in Crewe.

At approximately 5.20pm on Friday 5 November Joshua Spender, (23), was crossing the pedestrian crossing outside McDonalds in Macon Way when a white van collided with him and failed to stop at the scene.

The suspect was arrested on the evening of Sunday 7 November on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing death while disqualified, failing to stop, driving without insurance and obstructing a police constable.

Sgt Simon Degg said:

“I’d like to thank the public, including in Crewe and Market Drayton, and the media, for their assistance in the investigation. The number of concerned people who contacted us with information was heartening to see for us and for the family.”

Enquiries are continuing.