A four-year-old boy remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition following a collision yesterday afternoon (November 18) in the Lawrence Weston area of ​​Bristol.

An 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while unfit due to drink or drugs remains in custody.

This follows a collision on Long Cross, near its junction with Kings Weston Road, shortly before 2pm.

We were called at 1:51 p.m. to a report that a BMW car had left the road and collided with the boy.

He was taken to hospital where his life is in danger. His family is supported by specially trained officers.

It was also reported that both occupants of the car had left the scene.

A man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs later that afternoon. He remains in police custody.

Officers want to speak to a woman described as white and with blonde hair. She was wearing a black down jacket, blue jeans and light-colored shoes.

Neighborhood inspector Serena Serjeant said: “This was a shocking collision and our thoughts remain with the young boy and his family at this time.

“Understandably, this incident has caused concern in the Lawrence Weston community and I would like to assure everyone that a full and thorough investigation is already underway.

“I would urge anyone with footage of the collision or any other information that may help to contact us.”