Elderly motorist quizzed by police over suspected hit-and-run

Appeal: Police asked for driver to come forward© STV

An elderly female driver has been interviewed by police in the Western Isles after a suspected hit-and-run incident.

A 59-year-old pedestrian was knocked down by a vehicle on the A858, Carloway to Callinish Road, at Kirivick, on the Isle of Lewis.

The incident took place at around 7pm on Friday.

Stornoway Police confirmed a female motorist had come forward after the force issued an appeal through the media.

The male pedestrian is said to be recovering following surgery at Western Isles Hospital on Stornoway.