What started as a routine on Tuesday afternoon in Bay City turned serious in an instant when a 7-year-old child was hit by a vehicle at a downtown intersection and rushed to the hospital in critical condition, police said. Another child who was with them escaped with only minor injuries.
Bay City Department of Public Safety crews were called around 3:15 p.m. to the intersection of Center Avenue (M-25) and North Monroe Street after a report of a child struck by a vehicle, according to WNEM. The 7-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, and an 11-year-old who had been with the child suffered minor injuries. Authorities said two vehicles were involved in the incident.
Officers shut down two blocks of Center Avenue while they processed the scene, routing traffic onto side streets and around the downtown corridor. Investigators have not released the names of the children or the drivers as the investigation continues, according to the Huron Daily Tribune.
How to help
Bay City public safety officials are asking anyone who saw the crash or has information to call 989-892-8571 or Bay County Central Dispatch at 989-892-9551. Anonymous tips can be shared with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-5245 or through the P3 mobile app or P3Tips.com, WNEM reported.
What officials say and next steps
Investigators say the case remains very much active and that more details will be released when they are available. The department is still urging witnesses and anyone who may have photos or video of the scene to reach out to authorities, according to the Huron Daily Tribune.
