LAGRANGE, Ga. — A 6-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle and airlifted to a hospital Thursday night in LaGrange, police said.
According to the LaGrange Police Department, it happened a little after 9 p.m. in the area of Robertson Street and Louise Street. Officers were called to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle and "found that a 6 year old male juvenile" had been hit.
"This juvenile was flown to an Atlanta area hospital for medical treatment. The Traffic Unit was called to the scene and began an investigation into this collision," a release stated.
There were no additional details provided about the circumstances of how the child was struck.
The driver was identified as a 25-year-old woman. It is unclear if she will face any charges.
LaGrange Police added: "Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2603. Information can also be reported anonymously to Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000 and callers may be eligible for a cash reward."
There was no update available in the release on the condition of the boy. The area where the crash occurred is a residential neighborhood off Lafayette Parkway, just east of the city center.
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