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Police appeal after teenager hit by car that failed to stop

This in from police, in their own words. Ed


Police are appealing for information after a driver failed to stop following a collision with a pedestrian in Cowes.

The incident happened at about 5.30pm on Tuesday, October 29, when a 14-year-old boy was crossing Adelaide Grove, East Cowes and was hit by a car pulling out of Yarsborough Road.

Black Renault or Citroen
He described the car as either a black Renault or Citroen being driven by a woman.

The youngster, who was knocked to the ground, sustained a shoulder injury as well as torn skin to the left elbow and a grazed left hip.

PC Paul Neill said:

“We are appealing for anyone who may have seen this incident or the driver herself to come forward and get in touch with police.”

Get in touch
Anyone with information can contact PC Paul Neill at Newport Police Station by phoning 101.

Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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