Boy, 12, airlifted to hospital with serious injury after collision in north Cornwall
Police say a car failed to stop at St Teath on Wednesday, but a driver is now helping with enquiries
Last updated 14th Oct 2021
A 12-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after an alleged hit and run in north Cornwall.
The youngster suffered a serious ankle injury after the collision at St Teath.
Police say a car failed to stop on Wednesday afternoon (13th October).
However, officers say a driver is now helping with their enquiries.
Anyone who saw what happened just before 4pm is being urged to come forward.
In a statement released on Thursday morning, Devon & Cornwall Police said: "Police were called just before 4pm on Wednesday 13th October following reports of a collision between a Chevrolet and a pedestrian on North Road, St Teath.
"The vehicle failed to stop following the collision and left the area.
"The pedestrian was a 12-year-old boy who sustained a serious ankle injury and was subsequently airlifted to Treliske Hospital for treatment.
"At around 7:30pm police located the vehicle believed to have been involved with the incident.
"Police have also since identified and located the driver who is now assisting officers with their enquiries".
Anyone who saw what happened is being urged to contact police by phoning 101 or using the dedicated reporting page on the Devon & Cornwall Police website.