INDIANAPOLIS — Editor's note: Lawrence Police initially reported to 13News that both children died and that their ages were 7 and 11. Officials issued a retraction to say that the 11 year old died.
One child has died and another was injured after being struck by a car while trying to cross the street in Lawrence Saturday night.
It happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 4400 block of N Post Road.
Police say the two boys, ages 11 and 15, were trying to cross Post Road riding on the same bicycle when they were struck. The boys are siblings.
The boys were transported to the hospital where 11-year-old Isai Raymundo was pronounced dead. His 15-year-old brother was in serious but stable condition on Sunday, according to Lawrence Deputy Police Chief Gary Woodruff.
Woodruff said the male driver remained on the scene of the crash and is cooperating with police. A blood draw required by Indiana law in fatal crashes was performed, and the driver who struck the bicycle was not impaired.
Police are still investigating the crash.
Sunday, Indianapolis City-County Councillors La Keisha Jackson (District 14) and Keith Graves (District 13) issued a joint statement:
“We are heartbroken to learn that last night, two young brothers out enjoying the summer night on their bikes were struck by a car as they attempted to cross Post Road. One brother, just 11 years old, was killed; his 15-year-old brother was seriously injured. This morning, as many of our neighbors are sending up their Sunday prayers, we hope they will join us in sending up one for the family and loved ones of these boys as they grapple with their devastating loss.
Unfortunately, last night’s accident was one of several in recent weeks involving cars and pedestrians or cyclists. We implore motorists in our Districts and across the city to slow down and be extra careful to look out for your neighbors on foot or bicycles. Doing so can reduce the number of preventable and senseless accidents and help other families avoid this type of tragedy.”