An Aurora neighborhood was left reeling Wednesday afternoon after a child was struck by a vehicle and rushed to a trauma center with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
The crash happened around 4:11 p.m. on the 400 block of Titsworth Court. Emergency crews responded and transported the child for advanced medical care. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Officials' account
According to NBC Chicago, both Aurora police and fire personnel responded to the crash. Officials confirmed the child suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a trauma center. The outlet reports the driver remained on site and cooperated as authorities launched their investigation.
Neighborhood context
The 400 block of Titsworth Court is in Aurora's Bardwell area, a compact residential neighborhood dotted with small courts and parks. In planning documents, the City of Aurora has highlighted goals such as better street lighting and traffic-calming measures, noting their importance for child safety in the area.
Investigation ongoing
The crash remains under investigation, and no additional information was immediately released, NBC Chicago reported. Investigators were on scene on Wednesday evening, and authorities have not yet provided further details.
This is a developing story. It will be updated as police release more information.
