SPANISH FORK, UT — A 7-year-old boy was still in critical condition Monday after being struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in Spanish Fork, according to police and a family fundraiser. The crash happened on Halloween night near 875 North Spanish Fork Parkway at about 7:13 p.m., after officers, firefighters and EMS crews responded to the scene.
Police said the child was wearing dark clothing and a mask when he tried to cross the road in the middle of the block. Investigators said a southbound Jeep Wrangler hit him. He was taken by ambulance to a local hospital in critical condition before being transferred to Primary Children’s Hospital, where his family says he is now in intensive care.
Police say the child crossed midblock before being hit by a southbound Jeep
Spanish Fork police said the boy was not using a crosswalk when the collision occurred. Investigators described the child as crossing in the middle of the block near the Parkway when the Jeep Wrangler struck him while traveling south.
The department has not publicly said whether any citations have been issued or whether investigators believe speed, visibility or other factors played a role. The incident happened after dark on Halloween, when many children were out in costume, but police have limited the public details to the sequence of events and the location of the crash.
Responders from multiple agencies arrived quickly at the scene. The boy’s condition was serious enough that he was first treated locally and then flown to the Salt Lake City area hospital for specialized care, according to a fundraiser organized by a family friend.
Family says Hudson suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and other injuries
Family members identified the child as Hudson and said he suffered a severe traumatic brain injury along with multiple other injuries. His mother, Gia, said he remains on life support and is still in critical condition.
The family said Hudson is one of three children and that he is a twin. In the fundraiser, Gia said donations will help cover everyday expenses, medical bills, recovery-related costs and transportation, along with care for her other children while she stays with Hudson.
The family’s update described a difficult road ahead, but it also made clear that the immediate focus is on keeping the child stable while doctors treat his injuries. No additional medical details have been released publicly.
Fundraiser set up to help with medical bills and household expenses
A GoFundMe page started by a family friend has become part of the family’s effort to manage the financial strain that follows a severe injury. The fundraiser says the money will support medical and recovery expenses as well as day-to-day living costs while Hudson’s mother remains with him.
It also says the family will need help with transportation and care for the boy’s siblings. That kind of support can become essential when a child is hospitalized far from home or requires extended supervision and rehabilitation.
For families in these situations, the burden is often not limited to the hospital stay itself. Travel, missed work and temporary child care can quickly add up, especially when a child is in intensive care and the timeline for recovery is unclear.
Mother sends message of grace toward the teen driver after the crash
In the fundraiser, Gia also addressed the young driver involved in the collision. She said she felt no anger or animosity and added that she hoped the driver was okay, too.
Her message stood out for its tone of compassion at a time when her family is facing an emergency and a frightening prognosis. The statement did not include any additional information about the driver, and police have not publicly discussed the driver’s age or condition.
The family’s comments suggest they are trying to focus on healing rather than blame as investigators continue their work. For now, the public account centers on the child’s injuries, the emergency response and the support being gathered around the family.
Halloween night crash highlights the risks of crossing outside marked areas
The crash is one of those incidents that draws attention to how quickly routine traffic can turn dangerous, especially after dark. Police said the child was in dark clothing and a mask when he tried to cross midblock, conditions that can make a pedestrian harder to see.
While the department has not released a broader safety warning, the circumstances of the collision point to the importance of using marked crossings and staying alert in neighborhoods where children may be out in costume. The location near a busy parkway added to the danger.
As of Monday, the boy remained in critical condition, and his family’s focus was on his treatment at Primary Children’s Hospital. Police have not said when additional findings from the investigation may be released.
What investigators and relatives have made public so far
So far, the publicly known facts are limited but clear. Police have identified the crash location, the time, the vehicle involved and the boy’s crossing location. His family has confirmed that he is named Hudson, that he is fighting severe injuries and that he is being treated in intensive care.
The case remains an active crash investigation, and officials have not released a detailed determination about fault. For the family, however, the main concern is Hudson’s survival and recovery, with support now coming through donations and messages from people close to them.
As the boy remains hospitalized, the family says it is trying to balance medical care, daily responsibilities and the needs of Hudson’s siblings. The fundraiser and police updates are likely to remain the main public windows into the case unless investigators share more information.
