Sunday evening, our 11-year-old son was almost run down while riding his bike. It was intentional, as the SUV actually chased him down a couple streets and alleys trying to get to him! DS rode his bike into several yards, calling me on his walkie-talkie. When I figured out where he was and was running across the neighboring yard, I saw that the SUV had passed up the alley my son was in, so the young, male driver put it in reverse and backed up to the alley to have another go at him! According to DS, that was the 3rd attempt!!! I got the license number but it's either fake or I transposed numbers, as it doesn't match the vehicle it was on.
Now, get this, the sheriff's deputy who came to investigate said they've seen this before! Kids driving around and picking out a lone child on a bicycle, then "pretending" they are going to run him over to scare him! It's almost like a game of chicken, only the other vehicle is a bicycle and the rider doesn't know it's a game. Has anyone heard of this anywhere else? We live in a very small town, yet no one can find the vehicle involved. DS is terrified to ride his bike or go to the park anymore, because he's afraid they'll come back and try to get him again.
DS's leg has been hurting since the incident, so saw a doc yesterday and must go for x-rays today, as the doc suspects there may be a stress fracture due to the extreme exertion of trying to get away from the SUV. I'm beyond trying to figure out what kind of person would do this to a kid. Please pray for my son. I'm afraid he'll need counseling after this.