In a distressing incident in Derby, a 17-year-old boy is left with serious injuries after a hit-and-run involving a van and a bike. The collision occurred at the junction of Cheviot Street and Hawke Street around 4.30pm on Friday, January 19.

The injured teen, the rider of the bike, was transported to the hospital for necessary medical attention. The vehicle involved in the incident, a Ford Transit van, fled the scene.

Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist in their investigation. Contact can be made through various channels, including the official Derbyshire Constabulary website’s crime reporting tools, private messaging the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page, or sending a direct message via X to @DerPolContact. Individuals can also reach out by phone at 101, referencing the case with the unique identifier 24*038782.

For those who wish to provide information anonymously, the independent charity CrimeStoppers can be contacted at 0800 555 111 or through their website.