Teenager hit by a car in Fareham

A teenager has been seriously injured after he was hit by a car in Fareham.

The 16-year-old boy was hit on Wednesday, December 2, at 11:25pm while crossing Newgate lane.

The young man now suffers life threatening head injuries and is staying at Southampton General Hospital. The 71-year-old driver and his passenger have not been injured in the collision.

Police are looking for witnesses. 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 pedestrian around this time, or anyone else with information about what happened.”