Eight year old boy tragically killed at Catterick Garrison

Yesterday (September 5) police officers were called to Somerset Close at 5.49pm after reports that a child pedestrian had been hit by a white Land Rover.

Tragically the young boy died at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

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No arrests have been made and the driver of the vehicle is cooperating.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after an eight-year-old boy died following a collision in Catterick Garrison last night (Monday 5 September).

"Officers were called by the ambulance service at 5.49pm to Somerset Close following a report that a child pedestrian had been involved in a collision with a white Land Rover Discovery Sport.

"Tragically, the boy died at the scene from his injuries.

"The boy’s family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

"At this time, no arrests have been made and the driver of the vehicle is assisting us with our enquiries.

"Officers are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the collision or saw what happened to get in touch.

"If you have not already spoken to officers, please get in touch if you can help with information including dashcam footage or doorbell CCTV footage of the vehicle or the collision itself.

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"Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to email Nicola. Peters@northyorkshire.police.uk

"Or call 101 and pass information for incident number 12230168003

"The road was closed to allow emergency services to attend the collision and for collision investigators to examine the scene. The road has now reopened."