Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was seriously injured in a collision outside HMS Collingwood, Fareham.
At around 11.25pm, Wednesday, December 2, the 16-year-old boy was crossing Newgate Lane when he was in collision with a black Hyundai Getz heading south.
The pedestrian suffered life threatening head injuries and was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he remains.
The 71-year-old man driving the Hyundai and his 71-year-old woman passenger, both from Gosport, were uninjured.
The road was closed until around 3.45am to allow for an investigation and recovery of the scene.
PC Faye Cappleman from the Cosham Roads Policing unit said: "This incident occurred close to the time when people would be returning home from an evening out.
“We’re looking to speak with anyone who saw the Hyundai Getz, or the pedestrain around this time, or anyone else with information about what happened.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Cappleman at the Cosham Roads Policing unit, quoting Operation Precedent, on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45.
