Teenage girl hospitalised with serious injuries after van crashes into her in Whiteley hit and run

Emergency services were called at 7.47am yesterday morning (January 14) with reports that a 13-year-old girl had been crossing Glassfield Road, Whiteley, when she was involved in a crash with a white Volkswagen Crafter van.

The van did not stop at the scene, and the girl was hospitalised with serious injuries. She remains in hospital at this time receiving treatment.

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, drug driving, and causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention.

He has since been released from custody but remains under investigation while police enquiries continue.

The police are looking to speak to anyone who witness the incident or has dash cam footage that can help with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44260019413.