The girl was struck near 18th and Brookdale avenues Sunday morning when she was struck. The girl remained conscious, police said.
Later that day, Romane Errol Sr., 26, was arrested and charged with causing serious bodily injury. He was also driving with a suspended and expired license.
The little girl's family was headed to church when she was struck, according to published reports.
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