An 11-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a bicycle collision with a pickup truck in Jamestown on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Willard Street and Kinney Street, prompting an immediate response from local emergency services.
Emergency crews from the Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Fire Department, and Alstar Ambulance Service rushed to the scene after receiving a report of a child being struck by a vehicle. The boy was quickly transported to UPMC Chautauqua by ambulance and later airlifted to Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, where he remains in critical condition.
The Jamestown Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident, with assistance from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department Accident Reconstruction Team. Authorities have confirmed that all parties involved are cooperating with the investigation, and no charges have been filed against the driver at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
The community is shaken by the incident, and local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident highlights the importance of road safety, particularly for children during the summer months when they are more likely to be out and about on their bicycles.
