A devastating hit-and-run incident has left a 12-year-old boy fighting for his life, sparking an urgent police manhunt for the driver who fled the scene in what authorities are calling a "cowardly act."
The collision occurred on Nether Hall Road in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, around 8:20 PM on Tuesday evening, plunging the local community into shock and outrage.
Critical Condition
Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. The young victim sustained life-threatening injuries and was immediately transported to hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
South Yorkshire Police have confirmed the driver failed to stop at the scene, abandoning the injured child and leaving him to fight for his survival alone.
Community Outrage
Local residents have expressed their horror at the incident, with many describing the driver's actions as "heartless" and "unforgivable." The road remained closed for several hours overnight as forensic teams conducted a thorough examination of the scene.
Detective Sergeant Andrew Tester, leading the investigation, stated: "This was a terrible incident that has left a young boy with life-changing injuries. The fact that the driver chose to flee rather than help this child is absolutely appalling."
Police Appeal
Authorities are urgently appealing for witnesses and any drivers with dashcam footage that might have captured the incident or the vehicle's movements immediately before or after the collision.
Police are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who was in the Nether Hall Road area between 8:00 PM and 8:40 PM on Tuesday evening.
DS Tester added: "Someone knows who was driving that vehicle, and we need them to come forward and do the right thing. This family deserves answers, and this young boy deserves justice."
Anyone with information is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police immediately, quoting the incident reference number provided by authorities.
