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Garland police investigate crash that left 5-year-old hospitalized in critical condition
A 5-year-old boy was critically injured Sunday after an SUV struck him on Broadway Boulevard in Garland, police said. Investigators say the child ran into the roadway; the driver remained at the scene, and police do not currently expect to file charges.
A 5-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by an SUV on Broadway Boulevard in Garland on Sunday, Oct. 18, police said.
Garland officers responded at about 1:30 p.m. and found the child unconscious. He was taken to a hospital, where he remained in critical condition as of Monday, Oct. 19.
Police said the boy ran into the roadway before the collision. The SUV’s driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police do not expect to file charges against the driver at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.