Family appeal for 'hit and run' driver to come forward

The family of a teenage girl who died in a fatal collision on the A31 are urging the driver to do the right thing and step forward.

Jade is at the rear of the photo,
 with brothers and sisters.

16 year old, Jade Clark, from Ringwood, was riding her red moped, on the way to a party, when the driver of a Volvo XC90 hit her.

Police were called to the westbound carriageway of the A31 near the Ashley Heath roundabout on Sunday 24th February at 8.23pm.

An inquest into the death was opened and adjourned today at Bournemouth Coroner’s Court. Evidence was heard that Jade died from a severe head injury.

At a press conference today Jade’s family spoke to local and national media to appeal for public help.

Her mother Sharon Clark said: “Jade was such a loving girl. Losing her has left a hole in our hearts and our lives that we will never fill.”

“To lose Jade the way we did is what’s hardest to bear. For a driver to cause Jade’s accident and then drive away, leaving her alone in the road, is almost too difficult to believe.”

Police are trying to trace the driver of
a Volvo XC90 similar to the one pictured here

Traffic Inspector Matt Butler said: “A number of vehicles were involved in the incident and one of these vehicles – a Volvo XC90 – left the scene before the police arrived.”

“The front of the vehicle will be damaged. If anyone is aware of a Volvo XC90 which has sustained damage or has been repaired in the last few days, they should call the police urgently.”

The Crimestoppers Charity is offering a reward of up to £1000 for information that will help find the driver.

For the full appeal, watch below: