Roanoke, VA (September 11, 2024) – A young boy was injured in a collision with a vehicle on Monday, September 9 reported by the Roanoke Police Department. The incident occurred on the 3600 block of Yellow Mountain Road. Police responded promptly to the scene where the boy, whose age was not disclosed but is under 18, reportedly sprinted across the road and collided with the vehicle.
Following the accident, the boy was charged under VA code 46.2.923, which pertains to the regulations for pedestrian crossing on highways. He was transported to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Both parties involved in the collision are cooperating with the ongoing investigation by the police to determine the full circumstances of the incident.