Police Hunt Silver Mercedes After Schoolboy Hit and Run in Gillingham
Police are hunting a driver who hit a schoolboy then fled the scene in Gillingham on Wednesday evening. The boy suffered horrific injuries after being struck on King Street at around 6:10pm.
Schoolboy Suffers Triple Leg Break
The teenager was left with his leg broken in three places after being knocked down by a silver Mercedes CLK. Witnesses say the driver sped off before police arrived.
Emergency Services Rush to the Scene
A Kent Police spokesman confirmed: “Officers were called to King Street, Gillingham at 6.21pm on Wednesday, 22 January 2020 after reports of a collision involving a teenage pedestrian and a car.”
South East Coast Ambulance Service treated the boy before taking him to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Ongoing Police Investigation
Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw the incident or has information about the silver Mercedes involved. Enquiries continue as officers piece together what happened during this shocking hit and run.
