Boy, 13, is fighting for his life after suffering head injuries in a ‘hit and run’ crash with a Mercedes
- Emergency services were called to Melbury Avenue in Poole at 2.27pm today
- The crash involved a pedestrian, a 13-year-old boy and a grey Mercedes A-Class
- The schoolboy is fighting for his life in hospital after suffering from head injuries
A 13-year-old schoolboy has been fighting for his life in hospital after suffering head injuries in a hit and run collision with a Mercedes.
Emergency services were called to a street in Poole at 2.27pm this afternoon after a pedestrian, the boy and a grey Mercedes A-Class were involved in a crash.
The boy was taken to Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening head injuries.
It was reported that the driver did not stop at the scene, but was later found.
Emergency services were called to a street in Poole (pictured) at 2.27pm this afternoon after a pedestrian, the boy and a grey Mercedes A-Class were involved in a crash
A 28-year-old man from Poole was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and is helping officers with their enquiries.
Officers investigating the serious road traffic collision are asking for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Police Sergeant Rhys Griffiths, of the traffic unit, said: ‘I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision and has not already spoken to us to contact Dorset Police.
‘Also, I am keen to hear from anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage or have captured the incident on their mobile phone.
‘I would like to thank motorists for their patience while a road closure was in place, which was absolutely necessary to allow for an examination of the scene to be carried out.’
More to follow.