In an incident happened late Thursday on the outskirts of Indianapolis, a 14-year-old boy was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident. According to WTHR, the accident occurred just before 10 p.m. on the 1100 block of North Cumberland Road. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department reported that Wilberto Rivera was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle that then proceeded to quickly leave the scene.
WISH-TV revealed details that the teenager was on a neon-colored, electric bike, complete with lights, and was among a group of friends at the time of the incident. Unfortunately, he was the only one on a bike when the car, reportedly without lights, hit him and failed to stop afterwards.
Emergency services transported Rivera to Riley Hospital for Children after being found in a state of pediatric cardiac arrest, having been thrown 50 feet due to the collision as reported by WISH-TV. Currently, he remains in very critical condition.
Officials are urging for community assistance; The Indianapolis Star reported that the police have been canvassing the area to gather surveillance footage and are seeking leads. Without a detailed description of the vehicle, the IMPD is reliant on public input to help resolve this case. According to the same source, anyone with information is encouraged to contact the IMPD Crash Investigations or Crime Stoppers with any tips, with assurances of anonymity for those who prefer to remain unidentified.
