White Van Man Flees After Knocking Down Teen in Gosport

Police hunt hit-and-run driver who left a 14-year-old boy injured on Tukes Avenue, Gosport.

Teen Struck Crossing Road

Yesterday at 4.40pm, a white van smashed into a 14-year-old lad as he crossed Tukes Avenue with mates near the junction of Lapthorn Close. The van driver didn’t stop, leaving the boy with a suspected broken ankle.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

PC Christopher Connor from Eastern Roads Policing Unit is desperate to find the culprit.

“Did you see a group of teenagers crossing Tukes Avenue around 4.40pm on April 1? Did a white van zip past near Lapthorn Close? We want to hear from you.”

How to Help

  • Seen anything? Call police on 101.
  • Quote incident number 44160125132.

Don’t stay silent—help catch Gosport’s hit-and-run driver now!

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