Northfield Road incident Crookes: Boy, 15, in hospital after serious collision on busy Sheffield road
A child is seriously injured in hospital after a collision on a busy Sheffield road on Saturday night.
The youngster, who was a pedestrian, was taken to hospital after the incident, which also involved a blue Ford Focus.
The circumstances surrounding the collision in Crookes are being investigated by South Yorkshire Police.
It happened on Northfield Road, near the junction with Heavygate Road.
South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “Over the weekend, at 8.44pm on Saturday, January 24, we were called to a report of a collision involving a blue Ford Focus and a pedestrian on Northfield Road, near the junction where it meets Heavygate Road.
“The pedestrian, a 15-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains.
“The driver of the Focus remained at the scene and has been cooperating with our investigation.”
Police say they have made a number of enquiries into the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
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They are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage from around the time of the collision.
Footage can be shared directly with police on https://orlo.uk/dEHVB.
You can also contact police via their website or by calling 101. Quote incident number 911 of January 24, 2026 when you get in touch, or pass on information to Crimestoppers, either via their website or by calling 0800 555 111.