Boy, 9, remains in critical condition after being hit while riding bicycle in Coldwater

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

A 9-year-old boy hit by a dump truck while riding his bicycle in Coldwater Friday remained at Dayton Children’s Hospital in critical condition Monday.

Michael Nix was hit after he ran a stop sign at the intersection of West Main Street and Rose Drive near Mercer Health.

His father Gregory told News Center 7 his son is “doing as good as can be expected.”

Gregory also said he is appreciative of the support from the community following the crash, including the vigil held in Coldwater Sunday.

Michael was flown from Mercer Health to Dayton Children’s Hospital aboard a medical helicopter following the crash.

The 9-year-old was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

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