Teenager Seriously Injured in Midnight Hit-and-Run in Colchester
Essex Police are hunting for witnesses after a teenage pedestrian was hit by a grey Ford Kuga in Colchester in the early hours of Sunday, 29 August.
Crash Details and Arrest
The smash happened just after 2.15am at the corner of Barrack Street and Challenge Way. The teenage victim was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say a 34-year-old local man driving the Ford Kuga has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in custody.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
Officers are piecing together the events leading up to the crash and need your help. If you saw anything or have dashcam or CCTV footage, please get in touch.
- Quote incident number 200 of 29 August when contacting police.
- Submit info and footage online: www.essex.police.uk
- Chat with an operator online between 7am and 11pm via the ‘1 Chat’ button.
- Call Essex Police on 101.
- Remain anonymous? Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Your information could be vital in bringing justice for the injured teen.
