Boy Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Bear

The New Castle County Police Department is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian.

Officials said at approximately 8:35 p.m. the Christiana Fire Company along with the New Castle County Paramedics were requested to respond to the 700 block of Walther Road, in Bear, for a subject struck by an automobile.

Upon the arrival of the New Castle County Paramedics, a 15-year-old boy was found to have been struck by a small SUV. The boy was treated on scene by the Paramedics for a head injury and possible internal injuries. He was transported to the Nemours Hospital for Children, in Rockland, aboard Delaware State Police Helicopter, in serious condition.