Outpouring of Support for City Teen Struck by Car

The community is coming together to support a 15-year-old boy who was seriously injured after he was struck by a car last week.

Alejandro Sanchez, of Portsmouth, was recovering from head injuries in the intensive care unit at Boston Children's Hospital Tuesday. He was listed in fair condition.


Police said he was hit near the Dunkin' Donuts in Lafayette Plaza at about 9:25 p.m. 

The driver of the vehicle was Julie Cummings, 37, of Portsmouth, police said. An investigation into the crash is still ongoing, and no charges have been filed, police said.

Sanchez is a student at Portsmouth High School and plays baseball.

He was walking home after the Portsmouth High football game Friday night when he was hit, according to Mike Young, who has coached Sanchez.

"He's a great kid," Young said. "(He) has a long road to recovery."

Young said he has received hundreds of calls and e-mails from people wanting to help.

Donations for his care can be made by sending a check payable to "Portsmouth Babe Ruth" to the following address:

• Portsmouth Babe Ruth
• PO Box 341
• Portsmouth NH 03802-0341

Donations can also be made online here.