Boy, 14, killed by car towing trailer in Waterlooville as man arrested over drug driving - police update
Police have given an update into their probe after a 14-year-old boy was killed by a car towing a trailer in July - with a man arrested for drug driving.
The fatal collision happened in Waterlooville around 9pm on Monday (July 7) on Lovedean Lane, Catherington, when the boy pedestrian was involved in a collision with a “car towing a trailer”.
The force said at the time: “Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, including the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, the pedestrian, a 14-year-old boy, died at the scene.”
A 24-year-old male from Waterlooville was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving whilst unfit through drugs and was released under investigation. Now giving an update five months on from the horror incident, police have revealed no charges have yet been brought with the “investigation ongoing”.
Police previously appealed for information, saying: “As part of our investigation we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who has relevant dash cam footage capturing the incident or the moments leading up to it.
“Were you on Lovedean Lane around the time of the incident? Did you see the vehicle or pedestrian in the area before the collision?”
If you have any information contact police on 101 quoting reference 44250301792.