Appeal for witnesses after child hit by car in Luton

We are appealing for witnesses after a child was hit by a car last Saturday, 30 April.

The incident happened at the roundabout between Gipsy Lane and Osbourne Road in Luton.  At around 3.20pm, a 10-year-old boy was crossing the road when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle, believed to be a BMW 1 series.

The boy sustained minor injuries. It is reported that the car stopped for a brief moment but then made off.

Investigating officer PC Adam Brown said: “I am really keen to hear from anybody who witnessed the incident or events leading up to the incident, in particular the occupant of a white car who had stopped for the boy to cross the road.

“This was a busy time of day where people would have been out and about on the roads making the most of the bank holiday weekend.

“Any information you give may help us establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Thankfully the child only suffered minor injuries but the outcome could have been far worse, and making off from the scene of an accident will not be accepted.”

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting 0254 of 30 April.