Boy, 12, is killed by hit-and run BMW driver as police launch attraction

A 12-year-old boy was tragically killed in Coventry after he was hit by a car which failed to stop.

The collision took place on Friday shortly after 4.30pm on Radford Road.

Police cordoned off a number of city roads yesterday but despite the best efforts of the ambulance service the boy sadly died at the scene.

Police are appealing for information from any witnesses of the collision involving a BMW vehicle.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have any dash cam footage.

A 12-year-old boy was tragically killed on Radford Road in Coventry on Friday early evening

 The vehicle was later seized but police are asking for help to find the people who were in the vehicle at the time.

Sergeant Rich Evans, from the serious collision investigation unit, said: ‘We would appeal to the driver or for any of the passengers who were in the vehicle to do the right thing and to contact us. 

‘A 12-year-old boy has tragically lost his life and we need you to come forward and hand yourselves in.

‘We are helping to support the family at this very difficult time as they try to comprehend what has happened.

‘We also like to hear from witnesses or people with any information including dash cam footage to please contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting log number 3407-140624.

‘Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.’