Hartlepool taxi driver injured after collision with stolen vehicle involving 12-year-old and teenager
- Perry Richardson
- Apr 13
- 1 min read
Police enquiries are ongoing after a collision involving a taxi and a suspected stolen vehicle left three people injured in Hartlepool during the early hours of Sunday.
The incident occurred shortly before 5.25am at the junction of Winterbottom Avenue and Warren Road, involving a red Ford Ka, which had been reported stolen overnight, and a Mercedes Vito taxi.
According to Cleveland Police, the Ford Ka collided with the taxi before both vehicles struck a pedestrian barrier. Officers believe an individual fled the Ka prior to police arriving at the scene.
Two occupants of the Ka, aged 12 and 16, sustained injuries in the crash. The 16-year-old reportedly lost consciousness and several teeth, while the younger boy suffered cuts and bruises. Both were taken to the University Hospital of North Tees for treatment.
Two boys arrested following early morning crash involving a taxi and reported stolen car
The boys have since been arrested on suspicion of multiple driving offences and are expected to be questioned by officers.
The 49-year-old taxi driver sustained a head injury and remains in hospital receiving treatment.
Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage to come forward, quoting reference 068120.
If you don’t want to speak to police, please consider passing information anonymously to www.crimestoppers-uk.org or phoning them on 0800 555 111.
