Schoolboy, 16, killed and e-bike rider, 18, seriously injured in hit-and-run crash as man & woman in their 40s arrested
A SCHOOLBOY has been killed and a teenage e-bike rider was left seriously injured after a “serious” hit-and-run.
Cops have arrested two people in their 40s after Grey Audi failed to stop following the horror smash in Sheffield on Wednesday afternoon.
Emergency services were scrambled to the scene on Staniforth Road at around 4.50pm.
The 16-year-old pedestrian was rushed to hospital but tragically died from his injuries.
His family members are being supported by specially trained officers.
The 18-year-old rider of the electric bike remains in hospital with serious injuries.
A man and a woman in their 40s have been arrested on suspicion of aiding an offender and remain in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the tragic incident.
He said: “We know that this incident will have caused significant concern in the local community, and tonight our thoughts are with the boys loved ones following this tragic incident.
“Our investigation into what happened is continuing at pace and we currently have a scene in place on Staniforth Road as we continue to piece together the circumstances.
“We are aware of speculation being shared online, as well as footage of the incident, and we ask members of the public to withhold from speculating or sharing footage which may cause distress to the boy’s family.
“If you have any footage, imagery or information that may assist our investigation then please share this with us – it may form an important part of our investigation.”