A 10-YEAR-OLD boy left for dead by a hit and run driver was presented with a new bike by his caring neighbours.

Brave Keaton Adams suffered 'serious' injuries when he was hit by a silver Saab estate while riding his bike in Romney Walk, Blackburn.

The St Antony's RC Primary School pupil, who has temporarily been left in a wheelchair, was standing on the pavement with one foot on the kerb and one on his bike when he was hit by the car on November 2.

The youngster, who suffered a badly broken leg as well as cuts and bruises, was left in the road alone as the driver refused to stop and help him.

Resident Tracy Hudson, who lives directly opposite where the accident took place, ran out to help and calm the youngster immediately after the crash.

She stayed with him for almost an hour until the ambulance arrived.

Keaton, of Hillside Close, Blackburn, was taken to the Manchester Royal Infirmary for treatment. No one was ever arrested for the crash.

Wanting to show their support for the youngster, the Romney Voice residents group, raised £150 to replace Keaton's damaged bike and buy a bouquet of flowers for Tracy as a thank you for the community spirit she showed.

Keaton's mum, Pat Adams, 50, said: "I think its amazing what the group has done.

"It's what being a part of the community is all about."

The presentation was kept a secret from Keaton and Tracy.

His mum took him the short walk to Tracy's home and as they got near, Keaton was told to shut his eyes.

Just moments later Tracy opened the door and was surprised to see Keaton on her doorstep.

Keaton was presented with a brand new black BMX bike and Tracy was given the bouquet of flowers.

Elaine Samson, who organised the presentation with Romney Voice co-chairman Ian Kershaw-Calvert, said: "We decided to do this because we thought it was an opportunity to bring the community together.

"The incident was awful for Keaton.

"His bike was badly damaged and we saw a way we could help.

"We hope he will enjoy hi new bike when he is back on his feet."

Keaton said: "It was a real surprise.

"I feel really, really good and happy now.

"It was difficult after the accident and I don't know how long I'll be in a wheelchair for.

"The new bike is like my older one but much better.

"I'm really excited and can't wait to use my new present."

Carer Tracy Hudson, 56, who has lived in Romney Walk her whole life, said: "I was sat in my living room and looked out the window and saw the car hit Keaton.

"The driver didn't stop to see if Keaton was even alive or anything.

"I ran out to help him and was there for almost an hour with him on the floor while holding his leg up.

"It was an awful mess.

"This presentation has been a huge surprise.

"I'm just overwhelmed.

"It's what anybody else would have done.

"I thought I was going to Pat's but now I see him here with this new bike.

"This is such a nice moment and I'm grateful to everyone for making this day special.

"I can already see he is so happy with his bike."

Ms Adams said: "It will be a while before Keaton can ride his new bike, maybe as long as six weeks, but I know when he is out of the wheelchair he is going to absolutely love it."

A man was arrested by police in connection with the incident yesterday.