Witness appeal after fail-to-stop crash between car and 11-year-old boy in Glastonbury

Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following the incident last Friday - the boy suffered minor injuries

Old Wells Road
Author: Oliver MorganPublished 17th Aug 2023

An 11-year-old boy has suffered minor injuries after getting hit by a car in Glastonbury earlier this month.

Avon and Somerset Police have launched a witness appeal following the incident at about 14:30 on Friday, August 11.

They say it involved a blue Suzuki Vitara, whilst the boy was riding a scooter at the time of the incident.

The car is believed to have left the scene - with anyone with information about the incident urged to come forward.

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police added: "We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision involving a young boy.

"The collision occurred between a blue Suzuki Vitara and an 11-year-old boy on a scooter on Old Wells Road, in Glastonbury, at around 2.30pm on Friday 11 August.

"The boy sustained multiple injuries, thankfully none were serious, but was taken to hospital for treatment, he was released to recover at home later that day.

"The Suzuki is thought to have left the scene without stopping.

"We are appealing for the driver of the Suzuki to come forward, or for anyone who witnessed the collision or have any relevant footage, to contact 101 and quote reference 5223194607."

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