A tragic hit and run incident in the UK has led to the death of a newborn baby and left the mother critically injured. The incident occurred in Preston, Lancashire, where a woman in her 30s was struck by a vehicle on Sunday, September 29, at around 8 pm. The mother was rushed to the hospital, where emergency surgery was performed to deliver her baby boy, who sadly passed away later. The mother remains in critical condition in the hospital.
The vehicle involved in the hit and run is believed to be a dark grey Toyota Prius, which did not stop at the scene. Police are actively searching for the vehicle, and several arrests have been made in connection with the case. Among those arrested are a 17-year-old girl from Lostock Hall, a 19-year-old man from Bolton, and a 40-year-old man from Blackburn. They are being held on suspicion of aiding an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice. Previous arrests include two local teenagers aged 16 and 17, along with a 56-year-old man from Bamber Bridge, who were taken into custody earlier.
Detective Chief Inspector Jill Riley, from the Force Major Investigation Team, expressed the seriousness of the incident and urged anyone with information to come forward. The police are appealing to anyone who may have seen the car before or after the collision, as well as those who have information about the vehicle’s whereabouts, registration FY62 MXC. Witnesses are encouraged to share any relevant footage, whether from CCTV, dashcams, Ring doorbells, or mobile phones, by contacting the police.
For those willing to assist in the investigation, you can reach out to the police by calling 101 and quoting log 1163 of September 29. Alternatively, you can email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk. Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org. The authorities are working diligently to uncover the events leading up to the tragic collision and subsequent developments.