TWO teenage pedestrians have been seriously injured after they were hit by a car near Arley.

A 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman were taken to hospital after they were struck by a Mercedes at around 11.30pm on Saturday, July 16. The car also hit a third pedestrian in the Stonegate Lane area of Aston By Budworth.

The driver of the car, a 27-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink driving but has since been released while police continue their investigation.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “At around 11.30pm on Saturday 16 July, police were called to reports of a collision involving a grey Mercedes-Benz A Class and three pedestrians in the Stonegate Lane area of Aston By Budworth.

“Officers attended and arrested the driver of the Mercedes, a 27-year-old man, on suspicion of drink driving.

“He has since been released under investigation.

“A 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman sustained serious injuries and were subsequently taken to hospital.

“Enquiries in relation to this incident are currently underway.”

Anyone with information or CCTV or dashcam footage should call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 1319115, or give the details via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report.

Information can also be reported anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.