A four-year-old boy was left combating for his life in a hit-and-run as police urgently seek for a blonde lady who was seen fleeing the scene.
The boy was hit by a BMW after it swerved onto the pavement within the Lawrence Weston space of ​​Bristol at round 1.51pm on Sunday.
The 2 folks within the automotive fled the scene, however an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting severe accidents whereas driving.
He has additionally been arrested on suspicion of driving whereas intoxicated or drugged.
Police are nonetheless looking out for a girl described as white with blonde hair, and is believed to have been carrying a black puffer coat, blue denims and light-colored sneakers.
Avon and Somerset Police mentioned: “A four-year-old boy stays in hospital in a life-threatening situation following a collision within the Lawrence Weston space of ​​Bristol yesterday afternoon.
'An 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of inflicting severe harm by harmful driving and impaired by drink or medicine stays in police custody.
'A collision happens at Lengthy Cross, close to its junction with Kings Weston Highway, shortly earlier than 2pm.
'We had been known as at 1.51pm after receiving a report BMW automotive had left the highway and collided with the kid.
'He was taken to hospital, the place he stays in life-threatening situation. His household is supported by specifically educated officers.'
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