Minor in critical condition after being struck in head by stone ejected from tractor.

BY THE STAR STAFF

A minor was in critical condition following an incident reported around 12:32 p.m. on Sunday in the area of ​​the Naguabo Pier.

According to the police report, the 15-year-old was in the parking lot area of ​​Vinny’s Fish Market. He was struck in the head by a stone that was ejected from a tractor performing landscaping work at the site.

The minor was transported via private vehicle to the Naguabo Medical Mall, a diagnostic and treatment center, and subsequently referred to the Río Piedras Medical Center in critical condition.

Personnel from the Office of Emergency Management and Emergency Medical Services were on the scene, coordinating the youth’s transfer via air ambulance to receive specialized care.

Agent Miriam Rivera was investigating the incident.