The call followed a gift box from the team and was arranged with help from a Warren police school resource officer.
WARREN, MI - October 30, 2026
A 12-year-old Warren boy who was riding his bike when a pickup truck hit him is recovering from serious injuries. WXYZ 7 News Detroit reported that Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams surprised the boy with a FaceTime call.
Key Facts
- Date: The crash occurred Oct. 15. The story was first reported on Friday, October 30, 2026.
- Location: Van Dyke near Nine Mile Road, Warren, Michigan
- Type of crash: Pickup truck struck a boy riding a bicycle
- Vehicles involved: Pickup truck
- Injuries / fatalities: Multiple injuries, described as serious
- Responding agencies: Warren Police
- Reported by: WXYZ 7 News Detroit
Crash Overview
The crash happened on Oct. 15 on Van Dyke near Nine Mile Road in Warren. According to WXYZ 7 News Detroit, the boy was riding his bike when a pickup truck hit him. Warren Police are listed among the agencies involved.
About two weeks later, Williams called the boy on FaceTime. The call came together with help from a Warren police school resource officer, who is a graduate of the boy's school and wanted to do something special for him. Before the call, the Lions sent the boy a gift box filled with team gear.
During the conversation, Williams encouraged the boy and said the team was thinking about him. The two also talked about the video game Madden, according to the report.
People Involved
The injured person is a 12-year-old boy who was riding his bike at the time of the crash. He is recovering from serious injuries. His parents told WXYZ 7 News Detroit that he has severe nerve damage and that one of his fingers was amputated. The call came while he was undergoing additional treatment after surgery. His father said seeing his son smile mattered most.