Child Struck by Van On Albany Ave In Crown Heights

by CrownHeights.info

A child in Crown Heights was struck and injured Friday morning while riding a scooter on Albany Ave in Crown Heights.

The boy had been crossing Albany Ave in the crosswalk of President Street around 8:45am when a white van drove into the crosswalk, striking the boy and throwing him to the ground.

According to a witness, the boy had been crossing with the right of way, and the white van had a red light.

Hatzalah responded and treated the boy, transporting him to the hospital.