Boy, 6, Seriously Injured After Electric Bike Crash in Parson Cross
South Yorkshire Police are hunting for witnesses after a young boy was hit by an electric mountain bike in Parson Cross. The collision happened just before 10pm on Saturday, June 15, on a footpath along Lindsay Avenue.
Rider Flees Scene Without a Word
The six-year-old suffered life-threatening or life-altering injuries and was rushed to hospital. Thankfully, he has since been discharged. Shockingly, the electric bike rider stopped briefly but then took off without leaving any contact details.
Officers are urging the rider to come forward and help with the investigation. No stone will be left unturned in bringing justice for the injured child.
Police Plea: Speak Up If You Saw This
- If you witnessed the crash or were nearby at the time, contact South Yorkshire Police immediately.
- Call 101 quoting incident number 1070 from June 15, 2024.
- You can also provide info online via the South Yorkshire Police Online Reporting service.
- Prefer to stay anonymous? Ring Crimestoppers free on 0800 555 111 or submit a confidential tip at Crimestoppers.
- Eye-witnesses with CCTV, dash cam, or video footage can email it to [email protected].
Police are keen to piece together exactly how this tragic accident happened. Any scrap of information could be vital.
