Update on boy, 6, after collision with car outside Stanley Road school
The boy, aged six, struck the car outside Stanley Road Primary School in Stanley Road, Worcester, on Friday at around 3pm. RESPONSE: There was a large emergency presence in Stanley Road on Friday after the boy, six, hit a car (Image: James Connell/Newsquest) A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said today (Monday): “The young boy who was involved in the incident on Friday is still in hospital but doctors are hopeful of a full recovery.”
Officers are appealing for witnesses following the crash which involved a Ford Fiesta. Investigating officers are appealing for information from the public including dash-cam footage after the pedestrian was hurt in the incident. INVESTIGATION: A collision investigator marks out the crash scene in Stanley Road, Worcester (Image: James Connell/Newsquest)
PC Warren said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the incident [on Friday] afternoon. “A six-year-old boy was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital with serious injuries. “We are especially keen to see any dash-cam footage from the area at the time of the incident.
“If you have any information, please contact us.” RECOMMENDED READING: Boy, 6, seriously hurt after crash near Stanley Road Primary[1] RECOMMENDED READING: ‘Critical incident’ at Worcestershire Royal Hospital A&E[2]
Stanley Road was closed in the wake of the crash. Two ambulances were at the scene and the critical care team while there was a heavy police presence. An ambulance left the scene on blue lights, heading from Stanley Road along Hill Street.
After the crash, Stanley Road was closed using traffic cones at both ends with cars diverted from Hill Street down Cecil Road. The road was also blocked by cones at the Wyld’s Lane end. Officers were talking to a man in a silver Ford Fiesta near the scene and a collision investigator marked out the incident on the road.
An officer asked people leaving the school not to walk on the footpath outside the school and to cross to the pavement on the opposite side.
Anyone with information should call PC Warren on 07976937881 or email [email protected]
Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk
References
- ^ RECOMMENDED READING: Boy, 6, seriously hurt after crash near Stanley Road Primary (www.worcesternews.co.uk)
- ^ RECOMMENDED READING: ‘Critical incident’ at Worcestershire Royal Hospital A&E (www.worcesternews.co.uk)