The woman reportedly hit the child while they being pulled in a wagon by their parent on Lakeside Boulevard around 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 19, North Reading Police Chief Michael Murphy reports.
The 4-year-old was treated at a local hospital and later released. After being identified as the suspected driver, the woman turned herself into police.
She is expected to appear on several charges including negligent operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury in Woburn District Court.
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