A 16-year-old boy remains in hospital after a serious road traffic collision in Shildon last week while a 26-year-old man has since been charged following the incident.
A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: “We received a report of a road traffic collision involving a car and a quadbike in Redworth Road just before 1pm on March 5. The quadbike collided with a lamppost during the incident.
“A 16-year-old boy, who is believed to have been on the quad at the time, suffered serious injuries to his head and leg and was taken to James Cook University Hospital where he remains.
“Two men, aged 26 and 20 were arrested in connection with the incident and interviewed.
“The 20-year-old received no further action while the 26-year-old was charged with dangerous driving and assault causing grievous bodily harm and remanded into custody.”
Declan Fahey, of Spennymoor appeared at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on March 7.
No pleas were entered and Mr Fahey was released on conditional bail. He is next expected to appear at Durham Crown Court on April 4.
Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to contact South Durham CID on 101 quoting incident number 172 of March 5.
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