7-Year-Old Boy Hurt in Car Crash on East Bunny Avenue and North McClelland Street [Santa Maria, CA]

Child Injured in Santa Maria Accident on East Bunny Avenue

SANTA MARIA, CA (December 17, 2018) – A child was hurt after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on Friday, December 14.

According to police Lt. Mark Streker, just before 5 p.m., police officers and Santa Maria firefighters responded to the intersection of East Bunny Avenue and North McClelland Street.

A 7-year-old boy sustained a broken leg after he was hit by a vehicle, Streker said.

An American Medical Response ambulance rushed the child to the helipad at Marian Regional Medical Center, where the victim was taken to the CalStar medical helicopter for transportation to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Officers were trying to gather a description of the vehicle that was driven away from the scene.

When behind the wheel, it is important to always be on the lookout for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists on the road. By obeying traffic laws and being cautious of your surroundings, you can prevent unforeseen accidents and keep yourself and others safe on the road.

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