NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The City of Niagara Falls said a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after being hit by a car Saturday night.
Police said the incident happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Motel and the young teen was taken to Oishei Children’s Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.
Two adults were also hit and treated at NFMMC for injuries that were less severe.
The city said an arrest was made Sunday and the driver is facing a charge of one count of attempted assault in the first degree, but police said that charge could be upgraded once they know more about the 14-year-old’s injuries. The driver, 42-year-old Josue Perez of Buffalo, is also facing a charge of two counts of assault in the second degree for the two adult victims.
Perez was released to probation by Niagara Falls City Court Judge Vitello. He is due back in court next month.
The investigation is ongoing, the city said.