Teenage pedestrian dies and e-bike rider, 18, left fighting for his life in hospital after 'hit and run' involving Audi
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A teenage pedestrian was killed and an electric bike rider was left fighting for his life in a suspected hit-and-run last night.
The horror crash happened shortly after 4.50pm on Wednesday on Staniforth Road in the Darnall area, Sheffield.
Police have launched a major investigation after a grey Audi 'failed to stop at the scene'.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and a 16-year-old man was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.
Meanwhile the e-bike rider, 18, remains in hospital in a serious condition.
A man and woman, both in their 40s, have been arrested on suspicion of 'assisting an offender' and remain in custody.
Horrific footage has been shared online which appears to show the crash with a heavily damaged Audi being driven away from the scene after ploughing into the pedestrians.
Officers are urging anyone with information, images or dashcam footage to come forward.
A cordon remains in place on Staniforth Road while forensic work continues.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting incident number 630 of 4 June 2025.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles said: 'We know that this incident will have caused significant concern in the local community, and tonight our thoughts are with the boy's loved ones following this tragic incident.
'Our investigation into what happened is continuing at pace and we currently have a scene in place on Staniforth Road as we continue to piece together the circumstances.
We are aware of speculation being shared online, as well as footage of the incident, and we ask members of the public to withhold from speculating or sharing footage which may cause distress to the boy's family.
'If you have any footage, imagery or information that may assist our investigation, then please share this with us - it may form an important part of our investigation.'
Alternatively, details can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.
