Hit-and-run driver left my Daniel, 13, in agony, says shocked mum
A mum has spent the past week at her son's hospital bedside after he was seriously injured in a suspected hit-and-run incident.
Tracy Harvey-Steans has been comforting 13-year-old Daniel, who suffered a broken leg and nose and a fractured eye socket when he was hit by a vehicle last Sunday.
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Daniel Harvey-Steans was left lying in a ditch with serious injuries after the accident last Sunday
The teenager, who lives in Narborough, was injured as he and a group of friends walked away from the Victory Show in nearby Cosby.
The impact threw Daniel, who studies at Brockington College, Enderby, into a ditch. One of his shoes was later found in a nearby field.
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The driver did not stop at the scene. Police later arrested a man and a woman.
Daniel's mum, Tracy, yesterday said his leg was broken in two places and has been pinned by surgeons. He has also lost a number of teeth.
Tracy, who has been grabbing the occasional doze in a chair, said: "I've been with him every day. It's been horrific.
"All I can think about is getting him better. He was just a happy little boy having a day out with his friends and it ended like this.
"The doctors are a bit worried at the moment because he is so weak. He's only little for his age.
"This has changed his life and I think he is still in shock.
"He was with his friends and they saw it happen. They're absolutely traumatised and are receiving counselling.
"Daniel was lying in a ditch and the people in cars couldn't see him.
"People were screaming to try to get traffic to stop and help them, but people kept driving past.
"One man did stop and did everything he could to help Daniel. I'm so grateful to him.
"Brockington College has been really supportive this week and he's even had a card from his old school, Greystoke Primary.
"We're lucky to have had so much support."
Daniel was transported by air ambulance to Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital after the collision, which happened in Cosby Road, Littlethorpe, not far from the grounds of the Victory Show shortly after 4pm.
Police yesterday made a renewed appeal for witnesses to the incident.
Pc Steve Freer, the investigating officer, said: "Although we have two people arrested we are still carrying out inquiries and I would urge anyone with information about the incident to call us.
"There were plenty of people in the area visiting the show so I am confident that there are lots of witnesses out there who can help us with our inquiries."
Contact Pc Freer on 101 or Crimestoppers, which is anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
Comments
by HollyP1
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 8:44PM
“Still cant understand why someone would do this to such a gorgeous innocent little boy, was lovely to see you on Thursday Dan, your like my brother, i love you little man XXXXX”
by MartinLFE
Sunday, September 16 2012, 7:21PM
“I am most sorry you are right I was writing she instead if he my apologies. Yes, I did forget to put on my reading specials. Either way, I hope this young boy will make a full recovery and in time justice will be served. I just looked at the picture and thought it was a girl, again sorry.”
by Scottmason
Sunday, September 16 2012, 6:13PM
“Them reading classes are paying off lol.”
by Elaine1971
Sunday, September 16 2012, 5:34PM
“Not sure Martin, probably because sHE's a boy...? *confused smiley*”
by MartinLFE
Sunday, September 16 2012, 5:27PM
“Why have I been voted down on my other post? I want the best for this young girl and those responsible brought to justice.”
by Elaine1971
Sunday, September 16 2012, 10:34AM
“We wish Daniel a full & speedy recovery.
Fingers crossed, the driver who did this to him is punished accordingly...”
by MartinLFE
Saturday, September 15 2012, 11:52PM
“The poor lass, I wish her well ASAP. Now let's find the person who did this to this angel.”
by Scottmason
Saturday, September 15 2012, 9:33PM
“Who could do that to an innocent child? No doubt they did'nt have a license or high on drink or drugs, scumbags!”
by garyb2011
Saturday, September 15 2012, 2:54PM
“A man was found guilty yeterday in Derby for running a lad over leaving him with brain damage. He was speeding and drunk. He drove off and destroyed the car in an attempt to avoid resonsibility
The sentence?
3 years in prison - so out in 18 months.
Justice?”
by karinfall1955
Saturday, September 15 2012, 2:33PM
“@angryman1951. It is a boy, his name is Daniel but I am sure he would appreciate your sentiments. Poor little lad, hopefully he is young enough to heal and the scars to fade.”