ROY, Utah — An 11-year-old boy is in the hospital in stable condition after he was struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Roy on Tuesday.
Roy police said the crash happened at around 5:40 p.m. at the intersection of 4400 South 1900 West. Officers say the child, whose name is Jayson, was in the crosswalk on a scooter when he was struck by a vehicle.
Jayson was taken via helicopter to McKay Dee Hospital where is currently in the pediatric ICU.
"His blood work and his vital signs are okay, but he has a lot of damage," said Riley Camomile, Jayson's relative. "He has a lot of lesions on his brain, he has a very long road to recovery. He may have to learn to talk again and walk, but the doctors are hopeful that he'll recover, and so are we."
The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and submitted to a blood test. The crash is under investigation, and police say the driver could face charges depending on the outcome of the investigation.
A GoFundMe page has been created to assist with Jayson's medical bills and recovery.
