Police are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old boy was hospitalised following a collision between a moped and a van in Southampton on the evening of Thursday 7 May 2026.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:20pm at the junction of Kendal Avenue and Sedbergh Road. The boy sustained a broken ankle and a head injury, though officials report that his injuries are not life-threatening. He remains in hospital for treatment.
According to Hampshire Constabulary, the driver of the black Ford Transit van involved in the crash initially stopped at the scene but left the area before emergency services arrived. Officers are urging the driver to come forward and are also asking any witnesses to the collision to share what they know.
The van is described as having damage to the bodywork around the rear offside wheel arch, and the rear offside hubcap is missing. The driver is described as a white man, over 6ft tall with dark hair. He was wearing dark-coloured shorts, a dark-coloured T-shirt with a small white logo on the chest, and work-style footwear.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting reference 44260214914. Alternatively, reports can be made to the independent charity Crimestoppers, which allows information to be shared 100% anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
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