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Man carried on car roof during hit-and-run in Warwickshire dies

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Daniel Livingstone has died after being struck by a car in Wellesbourne

man hit by a car and carried on its roof in a hit-and-run crash has died, police have said.

Daniel Livingstone, 20, was struck by a white Volkswagen Golf on Bridge Street, in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, at about 21:30 GMT on 14 December.

He died from his injuries in hospital on Christmas Day, said Warwickshire Police.

It is thought the Golf was overtaking a grey Peugeot when Mr Livingstone was struck.

Officers are appealing for the driver of that vehicle to come forward.

Three people have been arrested and released on police bail pending further investigations.

Bridge Street, Wellesbourne
Three people have been arrested

A 34-year-old man from Leamington Spa was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

A 60-year-old woman from Leamington Spa and a 37-year-old man from Warwick were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

The woman was also arrested on suspicion of obstructing a police officer.

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