"Do not speculate": police appeal after boy, 7, dies in Lichfield collision
Police are urging members of the public not to speculate on social media following a collision near Lichfield that killed a seven-year-old boy.
Police are urging members of the public not to speculate on social media about a collision near Lichfield in which a seven-year-old boy was killed.
He was hit on the A38 in Swinfen at around 5am on Saturday (7 March).
Specialist officers are investigating the circumstances of the incident and the boy's family are being supported.
Sergaent Chris Sweetmore said: “The collision occurred on the northbound carriageway, but we are keen to hear from witnesses who saw anyone on either side of the A38 at Swinfen around 5am.
“This incident is devastating for everyone involved and we continue to investigate the circumstances. Speculation as to what may have occurred is not helpful for the family or the wider investigation and I would ask that people refrain from putting comments on social media as to their thoughts and opinions.”
Anyone with relevant dashcam or information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 109 of 7 March or you can email [email protected].