13-year-old boy seriously injured after hit-and-run crash in Yorkshire

A 13-year-old boy has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire Police were called to Branwell Avenue in Birstall following reports of a collision involving a silver car and a boy on an electric scooter.

The boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident at around 1.40pm on October 24, the force said.

The driver of the vehicle left the scene and has still not reported the crash to police, a statement said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or on 101, quoting incident number 816 of October 24.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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