16-year-old boy fighting for his life after being hit on his bike; police seek help locating car

ALLENTOWN, Pa - The Allentown Police are attempting to locate a dark-colored sedan that was involved in a hit-and-run accident involving a bicyclist.

It happened around 11:29 pm Sunday at the intersection of 11th and Tilghman Streets, according to the Allentown police.

Police say the vehicle should have front-end damage.

Photo courtesy Allentown Police Department

According to a Channel 69 news report, the father and uncle of 16-year-old Angel Ramirez say he is in a coma and fighting for his life. He's had several operations, according to his uncle, Jon Collazo.

According to the news report, Danny Collazo, father of Angel Ramirez said, "The doctor told me my son was laying down on the ground for three hours until the cops seen him"

Ramirez' father Danny Collazo said he assumed his son stayed over at his brother's, only finding out what happened the next morning, according to Channel 69 news.

The father also believes someone stopped to steal his son's bike, according to the article.

Ramirez' uncle Jon Collazo said they're praying Ramirez pulls through, but they also want the driver caught. "I'm looking for justice, and I want this person to turn themselves in," said Jon Collazo.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Traffic Safety Unit at 610-437-7732.

You can also text anonymously to Texttip 411.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to this young boy and his family.

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