DAYTON, Texas - A 70-year-old Dayton ISD bus driver has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a 14-year-old boy critically injured Friday morning, according to Dayton police.

Ricky Eugene Cherry, a Dayton resident, was arrested following an investigation into the crash that happened between 6:15 and 6:30 a.m. Oct. 16 near U.S. Highway 90 eastbound and Stilson Road.

Police said the boy was struck by a vehicle whose driver left the scene without stopping to render aid.