Crime & Safety
Child, 8, Struck By Car In Meriden: Police
Police said the child was taken to the hospital for observation after showing no "obvious signs of injury."
MERIDEN, CT — An 8-year-old child was taken to the hospital after being struck by a car Tuesday morning in Meriden, according to police.
Police responded around 8:50 a.m. to reports of a child being hit by a car on Hall Avenue in Meriden, according to Sgt. Michael Boothroyd.
Boothroyd said an 8-year-old child was found at the scene and “had no obvious signs of injury but did complain of pain.”
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The driver of the vehicle was also at the scene, according to Boothroyd.
Boothroyd said the child was taken to an area hospital for observation.
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Police are continuing to investigate and anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Murray at 203-630-201 or emurray@meridenct.gov.
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