SIDNEY — Sidney Police is investigating an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian Tuesday night.
According to Sidney Police Sgt. Timothy Kennedy’s press release, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Arrowhead Drive at 7:42 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, where they found a vehicle had struck a skateboarder who was in the roadway.
The skateboarder, who hasn’t been identified by police, was transported to Wilson Health’s emergency room. Officer Brandon Heindle accompanied the teen on CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, as the parents were just located at the time of the transport, said Kennedy.
The teen is in serious condition, said Kennedy.
The driver of the vehicle was Dakia Welch.
Sidney Police accident investigatorsare investigating the accident. Assisting with the investigation is the Ohio Highway Patrol.
The case will be presented to the Shelby County Prosecutor for review, said Chief Will Balling.