10-year-old child struck by vehicle in Queens; Driver in custody

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Shannon Sohn has more from NewsCopter 7 after a 10-year-old child was struck in Queens.

SOUTH OZONE PARK, Queens (WABC) -- A 10-year-old child is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Queens on Thursday afternoon.

The incident was reported at Rockaway and Lefferts boulevards just after 3:30 p.m.

Police say the child was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The driver was taken into police custody. Police said they had a suspended license.

Circumstances surrounding the incident were not yet known.

The incident comes the day after the mayor announced a new crackdown on pedestrian safety across the city.

Mayor Eric Adams and the DOT committed to making improvements to about 1,000 intersections for pedestrians.

N.J. Burkett reports on the new NYC traffic initiative which aims to protect pedestrians.

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