Attempted murder arrest after hit-and-run
The 37-year-old man from Horley - currently in police custody - was arrested after a silver Mercedes collided with a pedestrian around 17:45 BST on Hornbeam Road in Reigate on 5 June.
The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, remains in hospital in a "serious condition", according to Surrey Police.
The driver of the car left the scene after the crash, though the vehicle was found by officers later that evening, police said.
Surrey Police said they arrested the suspect in London on 8 June.
The pair are thought to know each other, the force added.
"We understand this was a distressing incident," said Det Insp Gavin Dublin-Cumberbatch, detailing there had been a "significant emergency services presence" on the night of the crash.
"Our thoughts are with the family of the injured young man," he added.
Officers urged anyone with information or footage that could assist their investigation to get in contact.
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