Serious crash - A892, Balivanich, Benbecula
We are appealing for witnesses to a collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Benbecula on Wednesday, 29 October 2025.
Around 4.40pm, a nine-year-old boy was struck by a Mitsubishi car whilst crossing the B892 in Balivanich. He sustained serious injuries and was flown to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow where he remains for treatment. Medical staff describe is condition as serious but stable.
The driver of the car was not injured.
Sgt Christopher Donaldson said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area around the time, especially those who have dashcam, as footage captured may assist our investigation.
"We believe a brown car passed the child, who was with his young friend at the time, just prior to the incident. We'd be grateful if that driver would contact police as well."
Information can be passed to police via 101. Please quote incident number 2214 of Wednesday, 29 October 2025 when calling.
The road remains closed to allow officers to carry out their investigation. There is a local diversion in place.
