Regina 7-year-old hit by truck is in critical condition with brain injury, family says
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A seven-year-old boy who was seriously injured when he was hit by a truck in northwest Regina last week is now in critical condition at the children's hospital in Saskatoon, according to a statement released Monday by his family.
The statement said Benjamin Dufour was waiting at the bus stop with his older brother and schoolmates last Tuesday morning when he was hit by a black truck that also crashed into several parked cars, two fences and a house.
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The accused had a bail hearing at provincial court on Monday and appeared by phone from custody. The judge reserved his decision until Thursday afternoon.
Dufour's family says the boy has been transferred to the pediatric intensive care unit at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, where he's currently intubated and sedated.
Dufour's injuries include fractures in his skull, femur, pelvis and sternum.
"He is currently stable and has undergone several surgeries, but the big unknown is the traumatic brain injury," the statement from his family said.
"We have been told that rehab for Ben will be a long and grueling process."
A GoFundMe page has been set up for the boy's family to help them cover the future costs associated with treatment.
Dufour's family says the seven-year-old is a "self-proclaimed middle child who loves milk," and enjoys spending his spare time catching Pokémon with his brother and making TikTok videos.
He also loves to stay active by playing hockey, soccer and football.
Dufour had planned to learn to fish and go to flag football camp this summer.
"We are heartbroken that Ben will not be able to do any of these things in the near future," his family said.
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