Boy, 6, critically injured in East Harlem hit-and-run involving motorized bike

EAST HARLEM - Henry Diaz, a six-year-old boy, is now fighting for his life after being struck by an e-scooter inside a park in East Harlem on Sunday.

The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. inside Thomas Jefferson Park.

According to the NYPD, the suspect was riding a "two-wheel motorized vehicle" similar to a moped southbound on a pedestrian walkway, which is illegal, when he collided with Henry.

Officials say the suspect initially stayed on the scene after the accident but took off before the police arrived.

‘It was very chaotic’

Witness Emmanuel Strohman said the impact threw the child to the ground.

"It was very chaotic," Strohman said. "A lot of people were around. A lot of people were in distress."

After being diagnosed with a brain bleed and multiple skull fractures, Henry was transferred to the pediatric unit at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

What we know about the suspect

The suspect is wanted for leaving the scene of an accident with an injury.

The NYPD said he initially remained on site, but took off on his bike, riding northbound before police arrived.

The suspect is wanted for leaving the scene of an accident with an injury. (NYPD)

NYC ban beginning this week

The accident comes as the city moves to lift a ban on e-bikes and scooters in parks and greenways, starting this week.

The rule change applies to e-bikes traveling up to 25 mph and scooters with top speeds of 15 mph.

The e-mobility devices also cannot weigh over 100 lbs. and won’t be allowed on pedestrian paths in parks.

The Parks Department plans to enforce its rules against reckless behavior once the pilot program officially takes action and ticket cyclists at its discretion.