Wigan Hit And Run Collision – The authorities have reported that a 13-year-old teenager is battling to stay alive after he was involved in a hit-and-run collision in Wigan on Tuesday, July 7 2020.
The police were called to the scene on Tuesday around 4:30pm on the report of a collision between a 13-year-old boy and a Jaguar car on Old Road, Ashton in Makerfield.
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It was reported that the teen was walking along the pavement when the collision happened.
The 15-year-old driver of the Jaguar and the passenger failed to stop after the collision.
The victim was transported to the hospital under life threatening condition.
This collision caused the police to close the Old Road for 6 hours while investigating the incident. However, the road has been reopened.
Following investigations, the 15-year-old driver was encountered and arrested on causing serious Injury by dangerous driving and still remains in custody for further questioning.
According to Sgt. Darren Hancock of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the teen and his family as he remains in a critical condition in hospital. No parent should have to go through what they’re going through right now and we have specialist officers supporting them through this horrendous time.
“We are making an urgent appeal to any witnesses who were in the area in and around the time of the collision and saw anything that may be of use to us and our investigations team. Do you have dash cam footage? Did you see anything prior to the collision? If so, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
“Whilst we have a teen in custody, we are very much keeping an open mind and would make a direct plea to anyone who may have been involved, or has the slightest bit of information, to do the moral thing and come forward.”
For report of any useful information please contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 1965 of 08/07/20. Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
