Neglect Charges Filed For Parents Of Child Hit By SUV: Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A pair of Woodbridge parents have been charged with child neglect after their unattended son was hit by an SUV earlier this month, authorities said.

The 8-year-old boy received treatment at a hospital, but his injuries were not life-threatening, according to the Prince William County Police Department.

Authorities identified the parents as 47-year-old Hassan Mohamed and 32-year-old Firoze Mohammed Hassan. They are both charged with one count of felony child neglect.

Mohamed was arrested on May 9, while Hassan was arrested on Monday, the police department said.

The driver who hit the boy will not face criminal charges, according to the police report.

If convicted, Mohamed and Hassan could face up to five years in prison, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.

The crash occurred around 10:45 a.m. on May 2 in the 12600 block of Westridge Drive in Woodbridge. Authorities said Hassan and Mohamed left their 8-year-old son at home without supervision.

"Shortly after the parents left the residence, the victim walked out of the home and into the roadway where he was struck," the police department said.

Authorities said the driver who hit the boy remained at the scene after the crash.

The CDC hosts an array of resources to prevent child neglect, and to help victims who had adverse childhood experiences. More information is available on their website.