Police in Coventry are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a 12-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run accident. The incident happened on Radford Road on Friday around 16:30 BST. The BMW involved in the accident has been seized. However, police are appealing to anyone who may be able to identify the people who were in the car at the time of the incident to come forward.
According to Sgt Rich Evans of West Midlands Police, “We would appeal to the driver or for any of the passengers who were in the vehicle to do the right thing and to contact us.” Evans also added, “A 12-year-old boy has tragically lost his life and we need you to come forward and hand yourselves in.”
The police said they were providing support to the boy’s family, and officers are working to trace the suspects in the hit-and-run crash. Coventry police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information about the crash to come forward. All information provided will remain confidential.
The boy’s death has left many in the Coventry community devastated. This tragic accident illustrates the importance of road safety for both drivers and pedestrians alike. By taking basic precautions, such as obeying traffic signals and observing speed limits, drivers can help keep all road users safe
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