A 14 year old was reported in the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a pick up truck that left the scene. This occured at night on a two lane road with a rough shoulder, and on a curve. There are no lights. Most traffic on the road is moving at 55+. I've passed him while driving many times at the same time so I assume he was cummuting from town.

Here's the kicker: he always rides against traffic, at night, and no lights, and he has no front reflector (at least not so I've noticed). I've always pointed him out as a tragedy in the making, both for him and the driver who gets him.

This really hits home because it's only a mile from my house. It's a fairly small town so I won't be surprised if either the boy or the driver turn out to be friends of friends.

I frequently wish the local constabulary would stop kids like that who are oblivious to the law and are a danger to themselves.