Driver released after arrest over Sheffield collision which left boy, 11, fighting for life

A driver arrested over a collision which left a boy, aged 11, fighting for life, has been released under police investigation.
By Claire Lewis
Published 26th Sep 2019, 08:01 BST
Updated 26th Sep 2019, 12:32 BST
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The 24-year-old Sheffield man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.

He was interviewed after a Hinde House School student suffered life threatening injuries when he was struck by a grey Toyota Avensis on Jenkin Road, Wincobank, at around 3.30pm on Tuesday, September 24.

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The boy was taken to Sheffield Children’s Hospital with life threatening injuries and remained there last night.

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Witnesses or anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 509 of September 24.