NELSON — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious car/pedestrian crash that occurred on Dugway Road on Monday.

Deputies said they responded to reports of serious-injury accident in the 2900 block of Dugway at 4:09 p.m. and found Michael Podolak, 38, of Moravia, was operating a 2022 Chevrolet pickup/trailer combination southbound when he struck a 6-year-old boy, who had entered the roadway for unknown reasons.

The boy was transported from the scene to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse for serious injuries to his lower extremities. His injuries are not considered to be life threatening at this time, and he is in stable condition, deputies said.

The investigation into the cause of the crash continues. Madison County Sheriff’s Office is requesting that any witnesses to the crash contact the Road Patrol Division at 315-366-2311.