Appeal after teenager hit by car in Consett
16year old girl remains in hospital
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was left seriously injured when she was struck by a vehicle on the outskirts of Consett.
It happened at 8.45pm on Friday, 15th April on the A692 Villa Real roundabout and involved a Citroen Berlingo, which was heading south.
The car went left/right and headed onto the A692 towards Stanley, as it did so it collided with a 16-year-old girl from Leadgate who was crossing the road.
She suffered a serious leg injury and was taken to the RVI where she remains.
The driver of the Citroen, a 29 year old man from Stanley was unhurt as was his 32 year old male passenger.
The road was closed for 2 hours while the collision investigation team examined the scene.
Any witnesses are asked to contact the unit on 01912792159