POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Bude involving a child pedestrian.
Officers were called at around 5.15pm on Saturday, August 3, to Penfound Gardens following reports of a collision involving a motorhome, a Ford Fiesta and a child pedestrian, during which the child is believed to have collided with the Fiesta.
As a result of a collision, an eight-year-old boy sustained serious injuries and was flown to Bristol Children’s Hospital.
A 68-year-old woman from Launceston was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and has been released under investigation.
The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene.
A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police added: “Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.
“Anyone with any relevant information and dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 692 of August 3.”
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