A FIVE-YEAR-OLD child and his mum had a lucky escape after their parked car was hit by a speeding driver last night.

Police were called around 6pm last night, Tuesday, February 12 to reports of a black VW Polo crashing into a parked Suzuki Vitara. A mum and child were inside the car on Station Road at St Helens Junction.

The VW Polo drove off and the car was found unoccupied at the Junction train station.

Enquiries are ongoing to locate the driver.

The child in the Suzuki Vitara was reportedly taken to hospital as a precaution but was thankfully uninjured.

Roads Policing Inspector Keith Kellett said: "We are keen to locate the driver of this car and find out exactly what happened. If you were passing and saw anything or have heard any information since, come forward and we will take positive action.

“I would also like to remind all drivers of the requirement to stop at the scene of a collision to exchange details and assist with any investigation, as failure to do so may lead to prosecution.”

Anyone who witnessed this incident or the VW Polo driving off in the direction of St Helens Junction train station is asked to contact @MerPolCC, call 101 with reference 19100046536. Or call the independent charity @Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

CCTV or dashcam footage can also be sent to police.