Police renew appeal one week on from fatal collision in Swafield

The cyclist, a teenage boy, died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

Author: Amy ShephardPublished 18th Aug 2023

Norfolk Constabulary is renewing its appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision in Swafield last week (Thursday 10).

Police were called to The Street at 6.24pm following reports of a two-vehicle collision involving a white Ford Ranger truck and a pedal cycle.

Sadly, the cyclist, a teenage boy, died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

The driver of the Ford Ranger failed to stop but was located a short while later.

A man, aged in his 50s, was been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. He was taken to custody for questioning and has since been released on bail.

Officers would particularly like to speak to anyone who was driving in the B1145 area between Knapton and North Walsham, including Swafield around 6pm that evening. Anyone with any information or relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or email SCIU@norfolk.police.uk quoting reference NC-10082023-376.