A mother is outraged after her daughter was injured in a hit-and-run in Stockton. The driver left the scene, leaving the 12-year-old girl with serious injuries.
Tori was on her way to her grandmother’s house when the accident happened at a junction. She fell and hurt her head badly, needing 17 staples to close the wound. Thankfully, another driver stopped to help and called for an ambulance.
Paramedics took Tori to North Tees University Hospital. Doctors treated her injuries and checked her over. Meanwhile, police are looking for the driver who fled the scene.
Tori’s mom, Charleigh McCann, is in shock. She said Tori looks like she’s been in a fight. Charleigh is worried about her daughter’s recovery. Tori is scared to sleep, fearing she won’t wake up.
Charleigh mentioned that Tori was on the phone when the accident happened. She didn’t look for traffic, but Charleigh believes the driver should have stopped. She wants the driver caught and has no sympathy for them.
Cleveland Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. They want to hear from anyone who saw the silver estate vehicle involved in the incident. If you have dashcam footage, please share it with the police.
If you have any information, contact Cleveland Police at 101 and quote reference number 016115. Your help could be crucial in finding the driver responsible.
