SARASOTA, Fla. (Gray News) – An 8-year-old Florida boy is fighting for his life after being hit by a police officer while riding a bicycle.

The incident took place on Monday evening around 18.30, WWSB reported.

Sarasota police said the child was on a dirt bike when an officer left the scene of another call. That’s when the officer is said to have hit the child.

Police Chief Rex Troche released body camera footage of the crash Facebook as the investigation continues.

In the video, the officer is seen frantic when he realizes he hit the boy after making a left turn. He jumped out of the cruiser and ran to the boy, WPEC reported.

The 8-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital where he remains hospitalized.

Regina Sanders, the 8-year-old boy’s mother, said, “I’ve never been through anything like this before.”

She said her son has moved his legs slightly and coughed since he was admitted to the hospital.

These are the only advances in his condition.

“I’m just trying to be strong for my other two kids at home,” Sanders said.

The officer was uninjured and placed on administrative duty.

The Sarasota Police Department is working with the Florida Highway Patrol on this investigation.

It remains an active investigation.

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