CCTV released in Thetford collision investigation

Police investigating a fail-to-stop collision in Thetford which left a young child with serious injuries have a released a CCTV image of the car involved.

The image shows the white Skoda Fabia, which has a black roof and black alloys, travelling on Brandon Road shortly before 7pm yesterday (Monday 5 August).

 

Two other cars, a blue Ford Fiesta and a grey Volkswagen Golf, can be seen on CCTV travelling near to the Skoda and officers are also keen to trace the drivers of these cars, as they could have important witness information.

Emergency services were called to the A134 Brandon Road at about 6.50pm yesterday following a collision involving the Skoda and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a young child, was taken to the West Suffolk Hospital and later transferred to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge where they remain in a serious but stable condition.

It is believed the Skoda had travelling towards the crossroads with the Chase pub, having come from the direction of the A11/Canterbury Way, when the collision happened and then failed to stop at the scene.

Sgt Ben Hawkins, from the Roads and Armed Policing Team, said: “The white Skoda involved is quite distinctive with its black roof and black alloy wheels. We hope that be releasing this image it will prompt people with information, or the driver themselves, to come forward.

“The CCTV footage shows two other cars, a Ford and a VW, travelling behind the Skoda and we would really like to speak to the drivers of these vehicles as they may have information which would be helpful to our investigation.

“I would urge anyone with information to come forward and take this opportunity to once again appeal directly to the driver of the Skoda to come forward so we can get their account and understand the full circumstances of the collision.”

Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch via the following channels quoting reference NC-05082024-434:

Website: https://www.norfolk.police.uk/tell-us

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Phone: 101

Crimestoppers: Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org