Detroit, MI
8-year-old killed after being hit by car on Detroit’s west side
DETROIT (FOX 2) – An 8-year-old boy is dead after a crash on Detroit’s west side.
The crash happened Saturday afternoon in the area of Fielding and Belton.
Police say the 8-year-old boy was crossing the street when he was struck by a 19-year-old female driving a Ford Taurus.
The victim’s father transported him to the hospital, where the boy died.
The suspect was placed under arrest because she did not have a license. The investigation is ongoing.
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