Driver hunted after boy dies

May 3 2009

Police are hunting for a female driver who fled the scene of a crash which killed an 11-year-old boy.

The boy died after after a Ford Focus - driven by a woman with long blonde hair and in her mid-thirties - mounted a pavement and ploughed into a group of pedestrians on Friday.

Floral tributes have been laid at the scene of the accident in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, where skid marks could be seen along the road and pavement for around 60 metres.

Police appealed for the woman at the wheel of the car to contact them.

Detective Inspector Ian Chadwick said: "If you were the person involved in this collision please come forward so that we can talk to you about what happened.

"If anyone else saw the collision or a woman leaving the area in a hurry, or knows where that person is now I would urge them to get in touch.

"This was a nasty collision which claimed the life of a young boy and I am keen to establish exactly what happened."

A man received minor injuries and was released later on Friday after receiving hospital treatment. The three other pedestrians, all children, were uninjured. The dead boy has not been named by police.

One bunch of flowers at the site contained a card which read: "Dear Sammie, thank you for being one of the most friendliest and loveliest boys at Alberts Place. You were a fantastic footballer and will be greatly missed. God bless you now with love and prayers."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Avon and Somerset Constabulary on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.