Man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two-year-old boy killed on A1 close to Peterborough
Police are investigating a crash on the A1 in which a two-year-old boy died.
The boy from London was in a Toyota Auris which had broken down in a live lane of the A1 northbound, just past the Stibbington junction, and was struck by a Volkswagen Touran at about 6.20pm on Saturday (December 20).
ive other people from London who were in the Toyota were taken to Peterborough City Hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the Volkswagen, a 64-year-old man from Peterborough, was slightly injured.
He was been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and since been released on bail until March 20.
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Sgt David McIlwhan said: “Our thoughts are with the parents and family of this young child who has tragically lost his life in this collision. The family is being supported by specialist family liaison officers.
“I would appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage but was unable to stop at the scene, to get in touch.”
Anyone with information about the moments leading up to the incident or the collision itself should report it to the police online quoting incident 401 of the 20 December. Those without internet access should call 101.