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7-Year-Old Boy Hit By Car After Running Into Traffic In Hudson Valley, Police Say

This story has been updated.

Ramapo Police said a 7-year-old boy was hit by a car in Airmont after running into traffic. 

Ramapo Police said a 7-year-old boy was hit by a car in Airmont after running into traffic. 

Photo Credit: Ramapo Police Department

A 7-year-old Rockland County boy was hit by a car after allegedly running into traffic, police said.

The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, Jan.8, on New Country Road in Airmont.

According to Det. Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police, an investigation found that the boy ran west westbound across New County Road into traffic and was struck by a vehicle that was traveling southbound.

Franklin said that the child was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital and then airlifted to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, where he is in critical condition. 

Franklin added that the vehicle's driver remained on the scene and was cooperative.

"At this time, no criminality in regard to the crash is suspected," Franklin said. 

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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