Child struck by possible drunk driver

A vehicle struck a child on a bicycle at approximately 3:20 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Arcola Road and First Avenue.

The child was transported to Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital in Demopolis for initial treatment before being flown to Birmingham by the Air Evac Lifeteam at approximately 5:40 p.m.

The driver of the car was placed under arrest. Demopolis Police Chief Tommie Reese declined comment while the matter is under investigation. Sources close to the situation indicated alcohol was involved in the incident.

The Watchman has opted to withhold the identity of the minor, per policy, but has learned the victim is a freshman at Demopolis High School.