Crossing plea launched after boy suffers life threatening injuries in Doncaster village

The three-year-old was seriously injured after he was in collision with a white Seat Mii on Church Road in Stainforth on Saturday.

Now upset residents have launched a petition, demanding a crossing for the road, which they say has been the scene of several collisions.

Erica Larder, who has started the petition, said: “In the seven years I have lived here, this is the second horrific accident I have had the unfortunate experience of being involved in.

“Another small child has been ran over and suffered a terrible head injury and this needs to stop.

"There is now a large newly built park that children from all over flock to and 70% of them have to cross the main road to get to it.

"There is also a school on this road that has no crossing and a lollipop lady who is not their all the time - more needs to done for the children's safety.

She added: “Church Road has become like a race track and people are driving at ridiculous speeds up and down.

"HGVs and farm equipment are also using this stretch of road frequently and it's just not safe for our children.

"I'm asking for this petition to be signed and act as a voice to get some form of speed restrictions and crossing put it place - no child should have to be injured to make this happen but it has so please help me stop this happening again.”

Police an emergency services were called on Saturday about 12.50pm following the collison.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The boy was taken to hospital after suffering life threatening injuries, where he remains there in a stable condition.

"Officers are keen to hear from any witnesses to the incident or from those who may have been driving past and have dash cam footage which may be able to assist ongoing

“If you have any information, please contact us via live chat, our online portal or by calling 101 – quoting incident number 520 of 22 October.

You can sign the petition HERE