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Boy, eight, dies after being hit by a car in Catterick Garrison

Wed 6 Sep 2023 @ 2:57pm - News
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Somerset Close, Catterick. Photograph © Google Street View

An eight year old boy has died after being hit by a car in Catterick Garrison.

Ambulance personnel called police to Somerset Close at 5.49pm last night (Tuesday).

A child pedestrian had been involved in a collision with a white Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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Somerset Close, Catterick

Tragically, the boy died at the scene from his injuries.

The boy’s family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The road was closed for some time after the incident. It has now reopened.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At this time, no arrests have been made and the driver of the vehicle is assisting us with our enquiries.

“Officers are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the collision or saw what happened to get in touch.

“If you have not already spoken to officers, please get in touch if you can help with information including dashcam footage or doorbell CCTV footage of the vehicle or the collision itself.”

If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.

How to help the police

  • Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Nicola Peters
  • Email Nicola Peters here
  • Quote reference number 12230168003

Wed 6 Sep, 2023

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