POLICE believe a boy involved in a collision with a car may have been taking part in a game in which youngsters jump out at cars.
The 15-year-old was taken to hospital with broken legs after the incident on the A688 at Stainton Grove, near Barnard Castle, County Durham, on Friday.
The boy, who lives in Barnard Castle, had been released from a youth custody centre in Preston, last week.
At about 9pm, a motorist reported a gang of youths jumping out at cars on the road, which has a 60mph limit.
When officers from Barnard Castle went to investigate the complaint, they came across the accident.
Sergeant Bill Dutton, of Barnard Castle police, said it was not believed that the driver of the car was at fault.
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact Sgt Dutton on 0845 6060 365.
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