rssSep 13, 2026, 17:52

Motorist flees after hitting child in Haarlem

A child was seriously injured after being hit by a car while cycling in Haarlem on the Plataanstraat. The driver of the involved black Audi A3 fled the scene and is currently being sought by the police.

A child was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in Haarlem on the Plataanstraat around 6:45 p.m. The driver of a black Audi A3, likely an older model, fled the scene immediately following the collision. The suspect vehicle, which sustained front-end damage, was last seen traveling in the direction of Orionweg and the N209. Emergency services transported the child to the hospital with unknown injuries, and the police have officially categorized the incident as a serious collision. The area was cordoned off to facilitate a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Local authorities are now actively searching for the perpetrator and have issued a public appeal for witnesses, individuals with dashcam footage, or anyone who spots the damaged Audi to come forward. The driver has also been urged to surrender to the authorities as the investigation continues.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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