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The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says it has identified a suspect and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a 13-year-old bicyclist.
On June 21, a search warrant was obtained for a suspect vehicle. That vehicle is now at the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for processing. Detectives report numerous, tedious hours following leads, visiting locations across several counties, speaking to witnesses, and reviewing public and private camera footage.
Currently, investigators are still following tips to gather additional information and evidence before filing criminal charges. To protect the integrity of the investigation, the suspect is not yet being named until the case moves further.
The family of the victim is being informed as the investigation continues. A suspect name will be released once official charges are filed.
The juvenile is still in the hospital in critical condition.
Around 10 p.m. last Saturday, Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of State Road 109 in Wilkinson for a juvenile struck by a car. A passerby observed a child on the ground next to a bicycle and called 911.
The 13-year-old male had his eyes open but was unable to speak. He was transported by air ambulance to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis in critical condition.
During the investigation the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office asked anyone with any information to contact detectives at 317-477-1199. They also asked that anyone living on State Road 109 between State Road 234 and the Dollar General in Wilkinson to check security camera footage from approximately 9:45 p.m. and 10:10 p.m. Saturday night.
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