Child found injured, possibly intoxicated by roadside


An 8-year-old child was found on the side of the road with a head injury. The child said he was hit by a vehicle and may be intoxicated. A bicycle was nearby and not damaged; it is unclear if a vehicle actually struck him.
Audio|Source: Carlton County Public Safety
02:10
Transcript:
(name withheld) dispatch county squads. A report came in for 3737 County Road 11. A male was found on the side of the road after apparently falling off a bike. He told the caller he was hit by a vehicle. Bleeding from the back of his head. The male said he is eight years old and could not remember his last name. He said his name was (name withheld). The caller also said he might be intoxicated. The bike was not damaged. It is unknown if he was definitely struck by a vehicle.
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Location mentioned:
Near Co Rd 11, Barnum, MN 55707
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