South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a serious road traffic collision, which occurred at approximately 4.05am on Saturday, December 5 on the A4050 Port Road East, Barry.
It is believed that a 16-year-old boy was a collision with a motor vehicle which then failed to stop leaving him injured in the carriageway near to Pencoedtre High School and the traffic light junction with Pencoedtre Road.
Emergency services attended and the boy was taken to hospital where he remains with serious injuries.
Officers are carrying out enquiries in the area, speaking to witnesses and recovering CCTV.
It is believed the vehicle involved travelled westbound along the A4050 after the collision.
Officers are appealing for the driver to come forward so that they can be spoken to, and be given the opportunity to provide their account.
Witnesses or anyone with CCTV, dash cam footage or any relevant information are also asked to contact police.
Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101, report online here bit.ly/SWPReport or email: publicservicecentre@south-wales.pnn.police.uk and quote occurrence *441801.
Help keep news FREE for our readers
Supporting your local community newspaper/online news outlet is crucial now more than ever. If you believe in independent journalism, then consider making a valuable contribution by making a one-time or monthly donation. We operate in rural areas where providing unbiased news can be challenging. Read More About Supporting The West Wales Chronicle
