Teenage cyclist is killed in hit-and-run: Police arrest man in his 50s over death of boy after crash between truck and pedal bike

A teenage boy has been killed in a hit-and-run after his bicycle collided with a pick-up truck.

Police were called to Swafield, Norfolk, just before 6.30pm on Thursday following reports that a white Ford Ranger truck struck a bike.

Emergency services including the ambulance and air ambulance rushed to the scene.

The cyclist, who was a teenage boy, died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

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The driver of the Ford Ranger failed to stop but was later found.

Police were called to Swafield, Norfolk, at 6.24pm after reports of that a white Ford Ranger truck struck a bike (File image)

Police said a man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. 

He has been taken to custody for questioning, where he remains.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have any relevant dashcam footage of the incident. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or email SCIU@norfolk.police.uk quoting reference NC-10082023-376.