It happened in a flash. A 10-year-old boy is in critical condition after he ran out into the path of an oncoming car and was struck in Westwood Tuesday afternoon.It happened around 2:30 p.m. in the 3200 block of Montana Avenue outside of a crosswalk.He ran right into the path of a white Chrysler 200."The car saw him at the last minute and tried to stop real fast," the woman said.She said she called 911 as the boy's brother carried him out of the street. Investigators said the boy was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He is currently listed in critical but stable condition. Neighbors are hoping for the best.Some were nearby as the boy ran into the path of a car outside of a crosswalk. They said there was nothing they could do."I was crying, screaming Jesus name. His mom was crying," a woman who did not want to be identified said.That woman did not want to share her name or show her face in an interview, but the pain of the situation could be heard in her voice as she recounted a horrific crash steps from her porch."Quick as you can blink your eye, it happened fast. I had close my eyes because I knew he wasn't making it across that street, you know, I saw it and I just did like this and I heard it, 'boom' and then I opened my eyes and he was laying on the ground," she said. The driver was visibly upset and police said he cooperated completely. Cincinnati police said he was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash and wasn't injured.Excessive speed and impairment do not appear to be factors in the crash. Neighbors said the area is packed with cars and kids."It's a rarity that kids run out in the street, but it's always busy. It's constantly with kids," neighbor Holly Kenerly said.They said this scene is a reminder of the danger anytime anyone steps off of one of these curbs."Just be mindful. Be mindful of your surroundings. Kids, adults, drivers," Kenerly said.We were unable to talk with any of the boy's family about how he is doing. Neighbors said they are praying for all involved.Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call the Cincinnati Police Department's Traffic Unit at 513-352-2514.
It happened in a flash.
A 10-year-old boy is in critical condition after he ran out into the path of an oncoming car and was struck in Westwood Tuesday afternoon.
It happened around 2:30 p.m. in the 3200 block of Montana Avenue outside of a crosswalk.
He ran right into the path of a white Chrysler 200.
"The car saw him at the last minute and tried to stop real fast," the woman said.
She said she called 911 as the boy's brother carried him out of the street.
Investigators said the boy was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He is currently listed in critical but stable condition.
Neighbors are hoping for the best.
Some were nearby as the boy ran into the path of a car outside of a crosswalk. They said there was nothing they could do.
"I was crying, screaming Jesus name. His mom was crying," a woman who did not want to be identified said.
That woman did not want to share her name or show her face in an interview, but the pain of the situation could be heard in her voice as she recounted a horrific crash steps from her porch.
"Quick as you can blink your eye, it happened fast. I had close my eyes because I knew he wasn't making it across that street, you know, I saw it and I just did like this and I heard it, 'boom' and then I opened my eyes and he was laying on the ground," she said.
The driver was visibly upset and police said he cooperated completely. Cincinnati police said he was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash and wasn't injured.
Excessive speed and impairment do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Neighbors said the area is packed with cars and kids.
"It's a rarity that kids run out in the street, but it's always busy. It's constantly with kids," neighbor Holly Kenerly said.
They said this scene is a reminder of the danger anytime anyone steps off of one of these curbs.
"Just be mindful. Be mindful of your surroundings. Kids, adults, drivers," Kenerly said.
We were unable to talk with any of the boy's family about how he is doing.
Neighbors said they are praying for all involved.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call the Cincinnati Police Department's Traffic Unit at 513-352-2514.
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