Teenager “knocked to the ground” by car

Tuesday 02 April 2019

Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was injured after being “knocked to the ground” by a car playing “loud music” in Georgetown yesterday morning.

The 17-year-old was checking for traffic when she crossed the road before being struck by the vehicle.

The incident took place around 09:25 yesterday morning at the junction of Albert Road and Victoria Road when the girl was walking from the garage forecourt in Georgetown heading towards town. 

She initially checked for on-coming traffic, but when she stepped into the road she was hit by a passing car.

Pictured: The young woman was knocked down near to Georgetown Garage (Google Maps).

Police say that the young woman “said that she heard loud music being played that was coming from inside the vehicle”. She also reportedly remembers the driver being female, but doesn’t recall any other information about the car.

The teenager sustained minor injuries including bruising and pain as well as suffering from shock – injuries which were treated by ambulance staff before she was taken to A&E. 

Anyone who may have seen this collision or have any information about it can contact Police on 01534 612612 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or on their website.