Community Rallying Behind Broomall Boy Seriously Hurt In Crash

MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — A teenage boy from Broomall is recovering after being seriously hurt in a crash last week.

Michael McCullough, 14, suffered serious head trauma, broken bones, and cuts after last week's crash.

The boy was placed on a breathing tube at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after being struck by a vehicle at about 6:55 p.m. Friday at Sproul and Lawrence roads in Marple, police said.

Police said he was crossing Sproul Road when he was struck by the vehicle, which was driving south.

A GoFundMe campaign launched to support the McCullough family says Michael was riding his scooter home from the pool when the crash occurred.

He is recovering and has a long road ahead, organizer Amanda Leitzel said.

"Michael is one of the kindest, charismatic, and athletic teenagers we all have the privilege to know," Leitzel wrote. "To get our next chance to see him shine will be one of the greatest blessings."

As of Thursday morning, 340 donations to the campaign total more than $32,400.

"The family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers and support from family, friends and their community," Leitzel wrote." Many have reach out asking for ways to offer their help. As expected, parents Mike and Dana, have been dutifully by Michael's side, but that does come at a financial cost."

See here to contribute to the campaign.

The striking driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police.

Marple Police and the Delaware County Crash Investigation Team are investigating the crash, but authorities said preliminary information shows charges do not appear to be warranted.