A 15-year-old boy tragically lost his life just days before Christmas after being hit by a silver Ford Fiesta in Andover, Hampshire. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Saturday, leaving the boy with life-threatening injuries. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the teenager later succumbed to his injuries.
Specialist officers are currently offering support to the boy’s grieving family as detectives continue their investigation into the incident.
A 29-year-old local woman, who was allegedly driving under the influence of drugs, was arrested at the scene. She has since been released from custody but remains under investigation.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Hampshire Police Detectives are now urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. They are particularly interested in obtaining dashcam footage from drivers who were in the area at the time of the incident.
“If you were in the area or think you may have captured something on your dashcam, please contact us,” Hampshire Police said in a public statement.
How to Help
To support the investigation, witnesses are encouraged to contact the police:
- Call 101, quoting reference 44240554969
- Submit Information via the Hampshire Police website
This tragic event has left a community in mourning. Investigators are working tirelessly to piece together the circumstances of the collision to seek justice for the victim and his family.