Police name child, 11, killed by two cars at Wembley pedestrian crossing
Ikea hit-run
An 11-year-old boy who was killed when he was hit by two cars on a pedestrian crossing was identified by police today.
Michael Richard Martin McDonagh from Neasden, north London, suffered multiple injuries in the crash and died in the early hours of Sunday.
The youngster, known as Richie, was on a crossing outside a branch of Ikea in Wembley, north London, around 7.20pm on Saturday when he was hit by a BMW.
The driver failed to stop, and the boy was hit by second car, but that motorist stopped nearby.
Richie was taken to the Royal Free Hospital with a serious head injury. A post mortem examination gave cause of death as multiple injuries.
An inquest will be opened and adjourned today at Hornsey Coroners Court.
Sergeant Chris Osborne, from the Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) said: "The initial vehicle, which failed to stop at the scene is possibly an older model BMW.
"The car collided with the boy on the pedestrian crossing and carried on eastbound towards Brent Cross. Following the first collision the boy was struck by another car. The driver of the second car stopped nearby."
Police asked witnesses to call the CIU on 020 8998 5319 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.
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