Family of hit-and-run victim in information appeal

Freya Theobold suffered a bleed to the brain and fractured her spine due to the collision

A family are appealing to "find justice" for their daughter, whose spine was fractured during a hit-and-run crash.

Freya Theobold was in a car that was hit by a stolen vehicle that was being pursued by police.

The crash happened on Stafford Road in Wolverhampton on Monday, West Midlands Police said.

The 19-year-old has since undergone spinal surgery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham after also suffering injuries to her liver and a bleed to the brain.

Appealing for information, her father Tom Theobold said the family were devastated.

Ms Theobold was working as a carer and two weeks into a nursing degree when a silver car crossed the A449 central reservation at speed, hitting the car she and a colleague were in.

The 19-year-old, who had been helping to deliver palliative care in the community, is likely to need more operations.

Tom Theobold and stepmother Jolene Tenn said the family were devastated

Stepmother Jolene Tenn said: "She's worked so hard, and for her to be out there helping others and this happened, it's unbelievable."

Mr Theobold added: "We just want witnesses to help with this investigation. I nearly lost my daughter to this and it's going to be a long process. I just want justice for Freya."

Friends and the local community have organised an online fundraising campaign to try and raise £5,000 to aid her recovery.

Ms Theobold was in a Fiesta with her colleague when a silver car crossed the A449 central reservation at speed