Child, eight, seriously injured in hit-and-run
POLICE APPEAL TO TRACE DRIVER WHO STOPPED BUT THEN LEFT SCENE
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AN eight-year-old child has been seriously injured in a hit and run.
The crash happened at around 1.20pm on March 28 in Birkby Hall Road, Birkby, which left the child with serious injuries.
Thankfully they are not believed to be life threatening.
The driver initially stopped at the scene but then left in the direction of Wheathouse Road.
Officers are appealing for the driver of the car, believed to be a silver three-door Vauxhall Corsa, manufactured around 2002 or 2003, to come forward.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Officers are appealing for the driver of the vehicle to come forward and assist with enquiries.
“Officers are also keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision, particularly those who have CCTV or dash-cam footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 101 or online quoting log 814 of 28/03.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.