The Mount Pleasant Police Department has released an official statement regarding a traffic collision that occurred on Friday, May 16, involving a pickup truck and a juvenile on a bicycle in the 400 block of North Adams Street.
According to the department’s report, officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 3:57 p.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting a vehicle-versus-bicycle accident. The incident involved a 7-year-old boy who was riding his bike southbound on the west sidewalk and a blue 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, also heading south, driven by Jacob Swailes of Mount Pleasant.
Police say the juvenile abruptly veered off the sidewalk and into the roadway, resulting in a collision with the Silverado. The boy sustained a scrape and bruising to his face but was conscious and alert when first responders arrived. He was transported to Henry County Health Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
In the statement, authorities confirmed that the driver showed no signs of impairment, and no citations have been issued at this time. Officers reviewed camera footage to determine the sequence of events and concluded that the collision occurred after the juvenile made a sharp turn into traffic.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department urges drivers and pedestrians alike to remain alert and exercise caution, particularly in areas where children are present.
The department expressed appreciation for the quick response by Henry County Emergency Medical Services and confirmed that the case remains open as they complete standard investigative procedures.
Officer Kyle Vaughn has been assigned to the incident.