13-year-old struck by hit-and-run driver in South Side; woman arrested

A 13-year-old boy was struck by a hit-and-run driver Saturday morning on the South Side.

The accident took place at the intersection of East Carson and South 20th streets around 11:30 a.m., according to city public safety spokeswoman Sonya Toler.

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Police located and stopped the driver involved at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Mount Oliver Street, Toler said in a release.

Police took Genise Stevenson, 27, of Point Breeze, into custody.

The boy was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

There is no update on the boy’s condition at this time.

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