HANCOCK COUNTY – Officials from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s help to identify a driver who struck a male juvenile bicyclist, leaving the child rider in critical condition.
The crash happened in the Wilkinson area around 10 p.m. Saturday, June 17, officials said. That’s when deputy officials from the HCSD responded to the area of Ind. 109 in Wilkinson for a juvenile struck by a car.
Officials say a passerby observed a child laying on the ground next to a bicycle and immediately called 911.
“It is not known how long the child was laying on the ground before the witness located him,” Capt. Robert Harris, the public information officer for the HCSD said. “The 13-year-old had his eyes open, but was unable to speak.”
The child was transported by air ambulance to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis in critical condition.
Investigators from the HCSD are searching for clues to locate the person and the vehicle who struck the child. This includes using Flock cameras in the area, speaking to neighbors, and searching for more video.
The suspect vehicle may have damage to the front, right and passenger side, Harris said. Anyone with information should contact the HCSD detective division at 317-477-1199.
Anyone living on Ind. 109 between Ind. 234 and the Dollar General in Wilkinson who might have security camera footage from approximately 9:45-10:10 p.m. from Saturday, June 17 is asked to please contact HCSD detectives.
Also, if anyone was driving in that area Saturday night who might have saw anything that may help, please call officials.
The child’s name is not yet being released since he is a juvenile, Harris said. His parents were notified and were with the child at the hospital. Officials didn’t have an update on the child’s condition at print time.
Members of the Hancock County Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT), Shirley Police Department, New Palestine Police Department, and Fortville Police Department investigated the scene.
