LAKE CITY, Fla. – A 9-year-old child was struck by a car when the child walked on the road in front of the vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred on SW Birley Ave in Lake City on Thursday around 6:41 p.m.
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FHP said the child was transported to Shands UF Hospital with serious injuries.
The 19-year-old driver of the car was not injured and was wearing a seat-belt, FHP said
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