7-year-old girl seriously injured in pedestrian collision with hit-and-run driver on 214th Street in the Bronx, New York
Modified Date:
Wed, 11/04/2015 - 11:17amAccident Date:
Sunday, May 24, 2015Girl, 7, Injured in Hit-Run in Bronx: NYPD
Both of the girl's legs were broken and she had damage to her pelvis, family members told NBC 4 New York.
A 7-year-old girl was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in the Bronx at 214th Street in the Williamsbridge neighborhood. The collision occurred Sunday night. Authorities are seeking a woman who was driving a dark-colored Jeep Wrangler. Witnesses said the Jeep hit the girl, then stopped and drove over the girl again. She was being treated for her injuries at Jacobi Hospital.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Roadway:
214th StreetCity:
Borough of Bronx, NYCounty:
Bronx County, NYArea:
New York, NY
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