16-year-old boy arrested after allegedly hitting a juvenile with a motorcycle while evading deputies

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 16-year-old boy was booked into the Monterey County Juvenile Hall after allegedly struck a minor while riding a motorcycle in King City on Friday night.

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said they observed a boy riding an motorcycle recklessly in the area of Broadway Street at Franciscan Way around 5:30 p.m.

Deputies said the boy failed to yield and entered San Lorenzo Park.

Deputies were trying to stop the and the rider took off and fled across a pedestrian bridge.

Investigators said the motorcycle struck and injured a minor. Deputies said that the boy was last seen entering the Salinas Riverbed which deputies were able to set up a perimeter around.

Officers were able to utilize a drone and locate the boy where he was later arrested on multiple felony charges.

The minor who was struck was transported to a local hospital and was later released for his injuries.