The incident took place along Old North Rd about midday. Photo / Google
The incident took place along Old North Rd about midday. Photo / Google
A young teenager riding his bike in rural North Auckland was sent flying through the air after he was crashed into by a man driving a BMW. After hitting the teen, the man driving the car slowed down momentarily before speeding away, not checking to see if he wasalright.
The aghast mother of the 13-year-old, who received cuts and grazes up and down his body, hopes by raising awareness the driver can be found.
"He could have killed my son. Like, he really could have killed him," concerned Pania Hunia told the Herald.
"Just stop and make sure he's alright - what's more important, your licence than opposed to a life?"
Hunia's son, Masyn, was riding along Old North Rd towards the roundabout at the intersection with State Highway 16 around midday on Friday when he was struck.
Masyn received cuts to his knee and palms. Photo / Supplied
Masyn received cuts to his knee and palms. Photo / Supplied
Despite being skyrocketed forward about five metres into gravel, the battered and bruised teenager walked away from the collision.
Masyn, who was riding by himself, said he was fine afterwards but pictures taken by his mother showed the injuries he received.
Both of his wrists and his right knee were cut open, and he had grazes along his right arm and shoulder.
