(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs say a teen operating a motorcycle who was critically injured late Saturday evening when the cycle was struck from behind, is not expected to survive. Family members have acknowledged that statement is true. 17-year-old Hayden Baker, of Council Bluffs, remains at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Baker was critically injured when the motorcycle he was operating was hit at around 7-p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18th, in the 1200 block of North Broadway Street. The driver of the truck fled the scene but was later located by responding CBPD officers.

Charges are currently pending against the driver of the truck, 52-year-old Jason Lee Evans, of Council Bluffs. A preliminary investigation revealed the motorcycle was stopped facing northbound on North Broadway and preparing to make a left turn onto Hunter Avenue, when it was struck by a 2003 Chevrolet truck driven by Evans. Evans failed to stop and render aid. Instead, he drove to his home, and later contacted the dispatch center about the crash.

Jason Lee Evans

Authorities say a search warrant was granted for Evans’ blood, as he was allegedly showing signs of impairment. Warrants will be issued for his arrest once the toxicology results are obtained.