Eight-year-old boy in critical condition after being hit by police car in Florida

An eight-year-old boy, Gerard Butler, is in critical condition after being struck by a police patrol car in Sarasota, Florida. The incident occurred on Monday as he rode his dirt bike at an intersection. He has undergone multiple surgeries for severe injuries. Body camera footage shows the officer performing life-saving measures on Gerard after the collision. The boy's mother claims the officer was speeding and expressed concern about police driving in residential areas. The officer involved has been placed on administrative duty while the Florida Highway Patrol investigates. Gerard received the dirt bike as an early birthday gift just days before the accident. His mother reported that he is slowly showing signs of recovery, but remains hospitalized. The police department has released a statement expressing their commitment to transparency during the investigation.