A child was rushed to the hospital Saturday night after being hit by a vehicle in Forney, according to local authorities.
Emergency crews were called to the 1100 block of Flamingo Drive around 7:23 p.m. following reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Forney Police Department, Forney Fire Department, and CareFlite all responded to the scene.
Investigators determined that the juvenile had run into the roadway and was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain under review by authorities.
The child was transported to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation following the crash. Officials indicated at the time that the injuries sustained were not believed to be life-threatening.
No additional information regarding the driver or the vehicle involved has been released at this time. Authorities have not indicated whether any charges are expected in connection with the incident.