Teenager injured after being struck by motorcycle rider in Boyle Heights; search for suspect underway

A teenage boy was injured Thursday while walking across the street in Boyle Heights when he was struck by a motorcycle rider. 

According to Los Angeles Police Department, the boy was crossing near the intersection of Whittier Boulevard and Orme Avenue at around 3:30 p.m. when he was hit by a motorcycle rider.

"The suspect lost control of the motorcycle, fell to the ground, and slid approximately 80 feet before stopping," said a statement from LAPD. "The suspect remounted the motorcycle, and fled the scene eastbound on Whittier Boulevard."

Officers say that among the severe injuries the teen suffered, he lost his leg in the crash. He is said to be in critical condition.

Thus far, officers have only described the suspect as a male riding a black motorcycle that now has damage as a result of the collision.