Boy fighting for life after being hit by car while riding bike

A boy is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a car while riding his bike. The crash took place at around 7.44am this morning (Wednesday, June 19) and police are now appealing for information.

Officers were called to Huntick Road, near Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, following a crash between a white Volkswagen Up! and a bicycle. The cyclist - a 14-year-old boy - was rushed to hospital for treatment to injuries that are believed to be life-threatening.

Road closures were put in place while a full examination of the scene was carried out. Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.

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Sergeant Tracey Downer, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the child who was seriously injured as a result of this collision and his family at this difficult time for them all.

“We are continuing to carry out enquiries as we seek to establish the full circumstances of the collision and I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please make contact with us.

“I would also urge any motorists with dashcam fitted who were travelling in the vicinity on the morning of Wednesday 19 June 2024 to please review their footage for anything of relevance.

“Finally, I would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closures. These are absolutely necessary to allow the emergency services to respond and for a full examination of the collision scene to be carried out.”

Dorset Police added: "Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police here, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240092197. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online here or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111."