Traffic & Transit
Child Hit By Vehicle Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries: Police
A girl was hit by a vehicle in Lake Ridge on Monday, according to police. Authorities said the girl suffered life-threatening injuries.
LAKE RIDGE, VA — A child suffered life-threatening injuries on Monday when a vehicle hit her, the Prince William County Police Department said.
Authorities told Patch that a helicopter flew the child to a hospital for treatment. The Prince William County Police Department has not provided detailed information about the child, including her age or name.
No charges have been filed in connection with the crash.
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First responders received a call around 6 p.m. on Monday evening. The police department said a vehicle was driving on Nutmeg Court when it struck the child.
An ambulance transported the child before a helicopter arrived to take her to a hospital for specialized treatment.
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No further information regarding the incident was released on Monday.
The Virginia DMV offers several tips to help drivers and pedestrians prevent crashes.
"Parents and caregivers should remind vulnerable children and older adults to be safe as pedestrians," the DMV says on its website. "Young children are impulsive and active, and may need guidance when walking near roads."
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