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Images released following Banbury hit and run
06/12/2022
An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized on Highlands
A series of images have been released by Thames Valley Police of a car officers want to identify as they investigate a road traffic collision in Banbury where an 11-year-old-boy ended up in hospital with serious injuries.
It was around 6.50pm on Sunday November 27 when the boy was struck by a vehicle, while he attempted to cross Highlands at the junction with Hereford Way, after getting off a bus.
The driver failed to stop at the scene, instead driving their vehicle down Highlands.
The victim suffered a fractured leg and was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he underwent surgery.
Police believe the driver of the vehicle in the images may have information that can help them with their investigations.
Investigating officer PC Jon Simpkins, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “I am appealing for anyone who recognises the car pictured in these images to please get in touch.
“I appreciate the pictures are not of the best quality but I hope someone will be able to recognise the car.
“If you are the owner or driver of the pictured car then please come forward as soon as possible as we believe you may have vital information about this incident.
“The car is blue and appears to be SUV-sized. It has silver roof rails, a glass sunroof/panoramic roof, chrome trim at the base of the doors and linear/horizontal tail/brake lights.
“We are also still appealing for any witnesses to this collision and for anyone with any information regarding vehicles of this description in the Banbury area at the time or after the incident to contact us.”
Drivers who were in the area at the time of the collision who have dash-cam footage are being asked to check the recordings for anything that might help with the investigation.
Anyone with information should call 101, or make a report on Thames Valley Police’s website, quoting reference number 43220534774. Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously to by calling 0800 555 111.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam