HELENA — A child was hit by a vehicle while leaving school in East Helena on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
East Helena police say the young boy was hit at the crosswalk by Prickly Pear Elementary School; the child was riding a bike at the time.
The student was taken to a hospital with bruises and scrapes.
East Helena police chief Ed Royce said the child needed stitches but is now home recovering.
East Helena Public Schools Superintendent Dan Rispens says he is grateful the student is okay and thankful for all the responding agencies, including Lewis & Clark County Sheriff’s Office, East Helena Volunteer Fire Department, and St. Peter’s ambulance.
We do not yet know if anyone has been charged or cited, and the investigation continues.
We will update you if we get more information.
