A TEENAGER is still in hospital with a broken jw after being hit by a van on the A4 Bath Road.

Thames Valley Police is reappealing for witnesses after the crash on Monday, April 26, in Charvil.

It happened about 3.15pm when a Volkswagen Crafter van was involved in a collision with a pedestrian - the 14-year-old boy.

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Officers said it happened close to the entrance to Newlands Farm.

Emergency services shut the road for several hours as several response teams were sent including the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

Teenager hit by vehicle in A4 Bath Road. Pic Google Maps

Teenager hit by vehicle in A4 Bath Road. Pic Google Maps

According to South Central Ambulance Service the young teenager was hit by the wing mirror of the van and rushed to hospital with a broken jaw. He remains in hospital relieving treatment for serious injuries.

Investigating officer, PC Ben Taylor, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward.

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“If you were travelling along this road at the time of the incident and have a dash-cam, I would ask that you check any footage in case it may have captured something that could assist with the investigation.

“Anyone with information can contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43210176962.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”