A severe traffic incident in Cotton Tree Village has left a six-year-old child hospitalized after being struck by a motorcycle in a hit-and-run accident. The victim was walking with his older brothers on Monday evening when a sixteen-year-old motorcyclist traveling at high speed collided with him before fleeing the scene.
The child’s mother, Josephine Jacobs, documented the traumatic aftermath on social media, sharing graphic images of her son’s injuries as he received emergency care at Western Regional Hospital. Her Facebook post characterized the teenage rider’s actions as “wicked and heartless,” expressing outrage that he abandoned her critically injured son on the roadway.
Medical authorities have reported encouraging developments in the case, confirming that the young victim has now achieved stable condition and demonstrates responsiveness to treatment. While the recovery process continues, healthcare professionals indicate positive progress despite the severity of the injuries sustained.
Local community members have expressed widespread concern regarding juvenile traffic safety and the prevalence of underage motorcyclists operating vehicles recklessly. The incident has sparked conversations about parental supervision and legal accountability for minor-operated vehicles in residential areas.
Law enforcement continues investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, though no official statements regarding potential charges against the sixteen-year-old rider have been released to the public.