BUTLER, Pa. — A child was flown to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle in the city of Butler on Wednesday.
Butler City Police Chief Bob O’Neill says the 6-year-old child was hit around 3:30 p.m. and was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital by helicopter with serious injuries.
O’Neill said it appears the child ran out in front of the vehicle, leaving no time for the driver to stop.
The driver stayed on the scene and cooperated with police.
No charges have been filed at this point.
The road was closed for about 3 hours.
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