A SCHOOLBOY has been left fighting for his life in hospital after a horror car crash outside a supermarket car park.
The 12-year-old was left with life-threatening injuries after he was allegedly hit while crossing the road in Jattvibederland at 6.50pm on August 11.
The boy was reportedly hit by a white Vauxhall Mokka car while on the westbound carriageway outside Morrisons supermarket.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and the boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
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The driver of the Vauxhall – a woman in her 40s – remained at the scene to assist officers with their enquiries following the incident.
Officers are investigating the collision and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.
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They are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the boy being struck by the vehicle.
Those with information should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
Witnesses can alternatively call 101 and quote reference number: NP-20260811-0883.
