Teenage cyclist in hospital with life-threatening injuries after collision in Third Avenue

Crime / Fri 9th Jan 2026 at 08:58am

A TEENAGE boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision in Harlow.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a collision involving a teenage boy on a bike and a car in Third Avenue, Harlow at around 6.45pm on Wednesday 7 January.

The 14-year-old sustained serious injuries and is in hospital where his condition is described as life-threatening.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote incident 870 of 7 January.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

“If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111″.

10 Comments for Teenage cyclist in hospital with life-threatening injuries after collision in Third Avenue:

Mr. David morton

2026-01-09 11:56:51

Let's all hope this young lad will pull through this and make a speedy recovery, hate hearing of youngsters involved in accidents.

Jennifer Steadman

2026-01-09 14:01:20

My thoughts are with this young lads family and friends. Wishing for a speedy eventless recovery.

John Smoleskis

2026-01-09 19:01:00

Those lights need cameras. The number of people jumping the lights is astounding. They can’t be bothered to wait a few seconds.

Mazzy

2026-01-09 19:17:40

Bad enough being a pedestrian there. Hope the teenager recovers fully.

Mart

2026-01-10 02:10:02

Wishing you the best mate and family too mart Emma and Riley x

Jade

2026-01-10 02:22:37

This is my son this has happen to please if anyone knows anything please report it one witness has come forward thank kind words x

Jade burns

2026-01-10 09:04:16

Thank you for your kind messages. This is my son this has happen to if anyone knows anything please let me know thank you jade

Colleen Morrison

2026-01-11 09:12:16

Dear Jade, I am so sorry to read that your poor son was badly injured in a recent accident, I do hope he recovers well from this. My son was badly injured in a motorbike accident decades ago, so I know what a dreadful and worrying experience this is for those who are injured and their families. Thanks to the skilful treatment my son received at Princess Alexandra Hospital and because he was young and fit, he fully recovered, I hope the same will be true of your son. God bless your son and his family.

Me

2026-01-11 09:27:29

I was watching these lights the other day. It's the timing. The set Third Avenue go green too soon. Doesn't give people coming from Abercrombie enough time to clear the junction.