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# Man suffers ‘serious injuries’ after being hit by Smart car in Plymouth
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-suffers-serious-injuries-after-being-hit-by-smart-car-in-plymouth/
- Published: 2025-12-29T18:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-02T13:15:22.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Crownhill, News, #editors-picks

A man has suffered ‘serious injuries’ after being hit by a car in Plymouth over the weekend.

The serious collision occurred on Crownhill Road in [Crownhill](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/crownhill/) and involved a black Smart car.

Emergency services were called to the crash involving a two seater car and a pedestrian at 9.55pm.

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****The road was closed for nearly four hours.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

[South Western Ambulance Service](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/south-western-ambulance-service/) treated the man at the scene before he was rushed to [Derriford Hospital](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/south-western-ambulance-service/).

Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision and are appealing for anyone who witnessed it or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

You can contact police [online](https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/search?q=contact&ref=plymouthplus.co.uk) or by telephone on 101, quoting log number 726 of 27 December.

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****Police carrying out an investigation at the scene.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

The man, aged in his 70s, remains hospitalised with potentially life threatening injuries.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:

> "Police are investigating a serious collision in Plymouth on Saturday night, 27 December.

> "Emergency services were called at 9.55pm after a black Smart car was in collision with a male pedestrian on Crownhill Road, Plymouth.

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(Image: Plymouth Plus)

> "The man in his 70s sustained serious injuries and was treated by ambulance before being taken to Derriford Hospital.

> "The road was closed \[carriageway from West Park to Crownhill\] until 1.35am on Sunday 28 December.

> "Anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact police [online](https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/search?q=contact&ref=plymouthplus.co.uk) or by telephone on 101 quoting log number 726 of 27 December."

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