Witness appeal as another schoolboy is left fighting for life after second serious crash in South Yorkshire in two days

A schoolboy has been left fighting for his life after the second serious crash involving a teenager in South Yorkshire this weekend.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jan 2017, 08:06 BST
Updated 15th Jan 2017, 08:16 BST
Oldgate Lane, in Thrybergh, RotherhamOldgate Lane, in Thrybergh, Rotherham
Oldgate Lane, in Thrybergh, Rotherham

A 14-year-old pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision in the Thrybergh area of Rotherham yesterday (Saturday, January 14) afternoon.

Police said the boy was involved in a collision with a black Ford Focus in Oldgate Lane, close to St Peter's Church, at around 12.35pm. He was taken to hospital, where he remained yesterday evening.

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The driver of the Focus, which is believed to have been travelling towards Dalton from Thrybergh, was not injured.

Police have appealed for any witnesses to call 101 or email [email protected] quoting incident number 475 of 14 January 2017.

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