11-year-old boy hit by a car in Flushing Tuesday evening


FLUSHING, Mich. (WJRT) – An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a motorist Tuesday evening in Flushing.

At approximately 8 p.m., Flushing City Police responded to the 1400 block of Coutant Street involving a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.

Police say that an 11-year-old boy was struck by a motorist who was traveling westbound on Coutant Street.

Bystanders and first responders gave first aid to the boy. The boy was transported to Hurley Medical Center. He is currently listed in critical condition.

Flushing City Police took the 31-year-old driver to Hurley Medical Center and conducted a blood draw. Police say the driver is cooperating in the investigation.

MSP accident reconstructionists are assisting the Flushing City Police Department in the investigation.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the Flushing City Police Department at 810-659-3119.

No other information has been released.


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