An 86-year-old man has been arrested following the death of a pedestrian after a crash in Stoke-on-Trent. 

Staffordshire Police arrested an 86-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, on suspicion of causing death by careless and or inconsiderate driving, failing to stop after a road accident and failing to report an accident on Saturday 13 November. 

The arrest comes after officers were called to the junction of South Drive of Carmountside Crematorium and Leek Road, Milton, just after 8am on Friday 12 December. 

The collision involved a pedestrian, who was a woman in her 70s, and a vehicle described as a small blue/grey car. 

Staffordshire Police said that the driver of the car did not stop and left the scene, heading towards Abbey Hulton. 

The pedestrian was taken to hospital but died shortly afterwards from her injuries. 

Her family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.  

The 86-year-old who was arrested was questioned in custody and bailed while Staffordshire Police enquiries continue. 

The police have urged anyone who saw the collision or those with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward by calling 101 or using Live Chat on their website, quoting incident number 129 of 12 December.