Gogglebox star Ellie Warner's boyfriend 'remains in a critical but stable condition', police confirmed.
Her partner, Nat Eddleston, reportedly suffered from a broken neck and two collapsed lungs after the alleged hit and run accident in Leeds on Friday.
Nat was reportedly knocked down by a white car shortly after midnight after meeting friends for drinks at a pub in the Halton area of the city.
It is believed that he was struck by a white Seat Leon just after midnight.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed the road in Halton, Leeds, was cordoned off on Saturday morning.
They said: “The pedestrian remains in a critical but stable condition and inquiries are ongoing.”
The Sun first reported the incident on Friday and said that Gogglebox star Ellie is 'fearful' that he suffered brain damage following the accident.
A family member told The Sun : "Nat is in intensive care with a broken neck, broken back, two collapsed lungs and possible brain damage."
"He is on a life support machine and all the family and Ellie are obviously very worried for him," the family member added.
They reported that his car had travelled for a further 100 yards before it stopped. It had a smashed windscreen from the crash.
West Yorkshire Police asked anyone who may have seen something or has any information to come forward.
They said in a social media statement: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in the Halton area of Leeds involving a white Seat Leon and an adult male pedestrian.
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"Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, which occurred on Selby Road near to The Woodman pub at around 00:10 this morning (Saturday 19th March 2022).
"The pedestrian has suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or the Seat being driven prior to the collision, including anyone with dash-cam or video footage, is asked to call 101, or contact online via www.westyorkshire.police.UK/101livechat referencing collision 13220147973."
After hearing the news, fans rushed to share their support and send well wishes to Nat.
One penned: "We are all thinking of you Nat, everything crossed & wishing you a speedy recovery, hugs 2 u all luv from us all."
Another wrote: "Just read about this, my thoughts are with Ellie and her family. Fingers crossed alls well with her partner and that he makes a speedy recovery."
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