Boy, 14, hit by Land Rover by cowardly hit-and-run driver in Halifax

Raw Lane, Halifax
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A teenage boy has been seriously hurt in a hit and run in Halifax.

West Yorkshire Police were called to Raw Lane, Illingworth, at 7.15pm on Friday (October 25). The 14-year-old was crossing the road on foot when a car - thought to be a black Land Rover-type car - turned left onto Raw Lane from Keighley Road.

The car hit the boy, causing serious injuries, including a broken arm. The driver then fled the scene.

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In a statement, a spokesperson for the force said: “Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in which a teenage boy suffered serious injuries and the vehicle he collided with left the scene. The collision happened on Raw Lane, Illingworth, Halifax at 7.15pm last night.

“The 14-year-old pedestrian was crossing the road when the vehicle turned left onto Raw Lane from Keighley Road. The vehicle collided with the male, causing injuries including a broken arm, and failed to stop at the scene. It is thought the vehicle involved was possibly a black Range Rover.”

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have video footage of the vehicle to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online quoting reference 1628 of 25/10.

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