Overview

• Police say a child on a bicycle was struck just before 8 p.m. Friday near the Mercantile Square Apartments on the 3600 block of Vela Lane.
• Witnesses reported a black SUV hit 8-year-old Liam Park, the driver briefly exited the vehicle, looked at the injured boy, then left the scene.
• The boy was hospitalized and released with non-life-threatening injuries and is recovering from extensive road rash and bruising.
• Fort Worth police are actively looking for a black SUV connected to the crash, and no suspect or vehicle has been publicly identified.
• Park’s family has canvassed neighbors for leads and launched a GoFundMe seeking help for legal needs, investigative support, and relocation.