Boy, 14, Struck By Vehicle Friday In Marple: Police

MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — A 14-year-old was struck by a vehicle and hospitalized Friday, Marple Township Police said.

The incident occurred at about 6:55 p.m. Friday at Sproul and Lawrence roads, according to police.

Officers were called to the area for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

Upon arrival, police found a 14-year-old boy from Broomall in the road.

The striking driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police. There is no word on any potential charges related to the incident.

Police said the juvenile was crossing Sproul Road when he was struck by the vehicle, which was driving south.

The juvenile was taken to Lankenau Medical Center.

The boy's father, in a public post shared on social media, said his son suffered serious head trauma, broken bones, cuts, and is on a breathing tube.

Marple Police and the Delaware County Crash Investigation Team are investigating the crash, but authorities said preliminary information shows charges do not appear to be warranted.