Advertisement

Fayette County 8-year-old injured after getting trapped on bike under van delivering Amazon packages

A 8-year-old is recovering after police say he became trapped on his bike under a delivery van. Paramedics had to use a jack to rescue him.

Tyrone police said a driver was delivering packages Monday afternoon near the intersection of Ivy Vale Court and Bellway Court.

[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

According to the accident report, the driver spotted several children on the side of the road and middle of the roadway. The driver waited for the children to move and thought it was clear.

When he continued to drive, he told police he heard a scraping sound. The driver stepped out of his van and found a 8-year-old with a bike underneath the van.

ADVERTISEMENT

Police did not have an update on the child’s condition as of Thursday morning, but said the child’s injuries were not life-threatening.

TRENDING STORIES

The driver was working for a sub-contractor that delivers packages for Amazon, according to the company.

Amazon spokesperson Branden Baribeau released the following statement:

“This is a terrible incident and our thoughts are with the child and their family as they recover. We’re looking into this incident and appropriate action will be taken.”

IN OTHER NEWS