BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – An 8-year-old boy was flown to a hospital after being hit by a car in Brevard County on Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A spokesperson with Brevard County Fire said the crash happened on Ackerman Avenue and Barbara Road in Cocoa around 2:25 p.m.
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Troopers said a 2021 Toyota Highlander was heading north on Ackerman Avenue toward the intersection with Barbara Road, where the boy was riding his bike also heading toward the intersection.
Investigators said the boy failed to stop at a stop sign and went into the road, directly into the path of the SUV.
The SUV was unable to stop in time and clipped the boy, causing critical injuries, according to a crash report.
Trooper said the boy was flown to Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando in stable condition.
The driver of the SUV and a 9-year-old passenger in the vehicle were not hurt in the crash.
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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