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Bike Crash: Motorbike Flees Scene, Girl Injured
14 Jul
Summary
- A young girl sustained serious injuries after a cycling accident.
- The collision involved a motorbike that fled the scene.
- Police are seeking information on two masked teenage suspects.
A young girl has been seriously injured following a collision on a footpath in Tamworth. The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 4:10 PM BST, on a playing field near Cambrian. A black motorbike, carrying a rider and a passenger, reportedly struck the girl who was riding a push bike.
The injured girl was promptly taken to the hospital by ambulance to receive treatment for her serious injuries. Meanwhile, the occupants of the motorbike, believed to be two teenagers aged 16 or 17, did not stop at the scene. They were described as wearing all black clothing, balaclavas, and no helmets.
The pair fled the area on the motorbike, heading towards Stoneydelph. Staffordshire Police are appealing to the public for any information or footage, including doorbell or dashcam recordings, that could help identify the motorbike and its occupants. Investigations into the hit-and-run are ongoing.
