Crime & Safety

Child Injured After Being Struck By Car

The youth was flown to the hospital following the afternoon crash.

A 6-year-old child sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car in the 1100 block of Horsham Road Tuesday, shortly after school let out. 

Horsham Police responded to the pedestrian crash at 3:39 p.m. A medical helicopter landing zone was set up near the crash site shortly after and the victim was flown to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. 

Police said a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2011 Toyota Rav-4 was traveling west on Horsham Road and struck the child in the roadway. The operator immediately stopped at the scene and is cooperating with police.

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Any witnesses to this crash are asked to contact Detective Adam Dunning of the at 215-643-8284.


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