Boy knocked off bike in Narara

Police are appealing for information from the community about an incident when a boy was knocked off his bike by a car at Narara.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District have been told a group of boys aged 11 and 12 were riding north in the southbound bike lane of the Pacific Hwy at about 4pm on Tuesday, September 12, when one was struck by a vehicle (possibly a white Toyota RAV4) turning from Wyoming Rd.

The driver stopped and assisted the child from the road but left without providing his details.

NSW Ambulance paramedics took the child to Gosford Hospital where he was treated for bruising and grazes.

Police are now appealing for anyone with information about the incident, or who may have dashcam they believe could assist the police investigation.

Police have released a description of a man they believe can assist with the inquiry; he’s described as being a Caucasian male, aged around 50 to 60, wearing a jumper and long dark pants.

He was also wearing glasses.

Police have been told at the time the man was driving what could have been a white Toyota RAV4 or a similar vehicle, and there was a boy aged about 10 in the front passenger seat.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Gosford Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source:
Brisbane Water Police