BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Tonawanda Police say a 10-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was hit by an SUV while riding an electric bicycle.
The accident happened on Monday around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Fletcher Street.
Authorities say an SUV, driven by a 69-year-old man, was traveling northbound and collided with the e-bike that was headed east.
The girl who was riding the e-bike suffered serious injuries and is now listed in critical condition at Oishei Children's Hospital, according to Tonawanda Police.
7 News spoke with the girl's mother, who identified her as Eliana Williams, a student at Holmes Elementary School.
We spoke to her mother again on Thursday, who said Eliana was able to speak and drink some apple juice.
7 News also spoke with Justin Booth, a bike safety advocate, and City of Tonawanda Mayor John White about improving the safety of the intersection where the incident occurred. You can watch our report below.
Police are asking witnesses who may have video footage of the incident to call the police department at (716) 692-2121.
A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family, which you can find here.
