11-year-old boy critically injured in Lehigh Acres

old boy critically injured in Lehigh Acres

LEHIGH ACRES, FLORIDA: As per the Florida Highway Patrol, a fatal crash in Lehigh Acres on Sunday evening left a kid critically injured.

Records say the fierce crash happened just after 8 p.m. on 8th Street SW near Olive Avenue South.

The 11-year-old boy was on the north side of 8th Street SW, west of Olive Ave S. The crash reports show a woman, 42-year-old, from Lehigh, was driving west on 8th Street SW. Troopers said the front right portion of the car hit the 11-year-old boy.

The kid was rushed into the hospital. Officials said the kid suffered serious injuries.

Authorities are interrogating the driver.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Information regarding charges to be filed has not been released.

Anyone with the information is urged to contact the Florida Highway Patrol.