By Bernadette H. Carreon
Horizon news staff

A 15-year old boy was struck by a car whose driver was allegedly intoxicated.
Vice President and Justice Minister Elias Camsek Chin said that the driver was detained for the incident.
Chin said the incident occurred last March 17 near Airai View Hotel at around 1:30 p.m.
Chin said the victim was riding his bike when the driver later found to be under the influence of alcohol lost control of the wheel and hit the boy.
The boy was riding his bike near the basketball court in Airai when he was struck. A witness saw the incident and immediately called the police for help.
Chin said that the boy sustained laceration on the head.
Chin said the boy stayed in the hospital overnight and was later released after treatment.
The vice president warned the public against driving intoxicated because it could lead to accidents.