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topicnews · October 23, 2024

Child, 12, hit by car, released from hospital: New London Police

Child, 12, hit by car, released from hospital: New London Police

NEW LONDON, CT – A 12-year-old girl who was hit by a car Tuesday afternoon has been released from the hospital, police said Wednesday evening.

At 3:13 p.m., emergency crews responded to the area of ​​33 Ocean Ave. for a reported accident involving an swerving motor vehicle (car versus pedestrian) with injuries, police said.

Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered an injured teenager lying on the roadway, police said.

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A 12-year-old girl was conscious and taken to L+M Hospital with serious injuries, police said. The youth has since been released from the hospital, police added.

“The offending vehicle initially fled the scene, but subsequently contacted the police,” according to a police press release. “The scene was immediately secured and members of the New London Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Team responded to investigate the accident.

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The investigation remains active.

Anyone who has information about or may have witnessed this accident is asked to contact the New London Police Detective Bureau at 860-447-1481


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