Justin Tarvestad, a 14-year-old Independence Township resident, remains hospitalized. He was hit by a tanker truck on M-15 near Strawberry Lane, 3:09 p.m., Dec. 1.
Deputies report the boy was trying to cross Ortonville Road with his bicycle when he was hit by the southbound septic-pumping truck, driven by Walter Yeary, 48, of Columbiaville.
The 2005 Peterbilt tanker swerved but still hit the boy, knocking his bicycle under a northbound school bus and ending up on its side.
Tarvestad, was airlifted to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital in critical condition. Yeary, who was not wearing a seat belt, was taken to Genesys Health Park for treatment. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor, police say.
Investigation continues.
? Phil Custodio