A 6-year-old boy in LaGrange is hospitalized following a late-night incident on July 4th, which resulted in him being struck by a vehicle. FOX 5 Atlanta reports that the crash occurred around 11:20 p.m. near the intersection of Robertson Street and Louise Street.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered the injured child and subsequently had him airlifted to an Atlanta-area hospital for treatment. The information regarding his current condition has not been disclosed. The LaGrange Police Department has identified the driver involved as a 25-year-old, but details regarding potential charges have not been made public, as of yet.
Details surrounding the cause and circumstances of the incident remain sparse. The area of the crash is a residential neighborhood, which sits just east of LaGrange's city center. Investigation of the scene was taken over by the Traffic Unit as they aim to piece together how the collision occurred.
Authorities are seeking assistance from the public and encourage anyone with information about the case to get in touch. According to a release obtained by 11Alive, "Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2603." Tips can also be reported anonymously to Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000, where callers may be eligible for a cash reward.
The community of LaGrange now holds its breath, as a family grapples with the uncertain fate of their young son. The collision not only shattered the quiet of a residential street but has also cast a somber shadow over the festive spirit that had earlier enveloped the town in celebration of Independence Day.
