This just in from the police, Ed
Police are appealing for help to trace the driver of a black car which failed to stop following a collision with a teenage pedestrian.
Officers were called to Baring Road, Cowes, shortly after 3.30pm on Thursday, July 7, to reports of a collision between a car and a 15-year-old boy.
The incident happened close to the junction with Crossfield Avenue.
Taken to hospital
The teenager sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
The car, which is described as a small, black and low vehicle, failed to stop at the scene.
PC Neil Corny said:
“I am appealing for any witnesses who may have seen a small black vehicle in the area around the time of this collision.
“A young man has been left with injuries and I would like to identify the driver of this vehicle as a matter of urgency.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Corny on 101, quoting 44160252974, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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