A quiet afternoon in Hawthorne Ridge turned into chaos when a police patrol car struck a boy, around 10 years old, riding his bike on a familiar neighborhood street. Witnesses say the car swerved suddenly, hitting the child and sending him to the ground.
Neighbors rushed to help, calling 911 and comforting the boy until paramedics arrived. He was taken to the hospital for treatment; his condition has not been fully disclosed.
Video of the crash quickly spread online, fueling outrage and demands for answers. Residents are questioning how a patrol car could collide with a child in a residential area, and whether the officer was responding to an emergency.
Authorities confirm an investigation is underway but have not released details. In the meantime, the community has rallied around the boy’s family, organizing support efforts and calling for stronger safety measures to protect children on neighborhood streets.
