Emergency call:

Hunt for driver who collided with teenager and failed to stop

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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