Teen bicyclist air-lifted to hospital following Tilghman Island crash

A Tilghman Island man has charges pending against him, after Police say he hit a teenager on a bicycle.

Maryland State Police – Easton Barrack says on Thursday, a 13-year-old was riding a bike on Tilghman Island Road, when he continued from a stop sign, and made his way into the roadway.

Police say as the child was in the road, he was hit by a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by David Grimes. The 13-year-old apparently suffered injuries to his legs, and was air-lifted to John Hopkins for treatment. Grimes was taken to Easton Memorial Hospital for minor injuries.

Police say they believe that Grimes was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. He was reportedly given a blood test at the hospital, to determine his blood alcohol concentration. Charges are apparently pending.