Hit-and-run driver sought after child struck in northeast Fresno crosswalk

A 10-year-old child was stuck in a crosswalk by a hit-and-run driver Thursday morning in northeast Fresno, police reported.

The collision took place just after 8 a.m. as the boy was on his way to Valley Oak Elementary School, according to Lt. Mark Hudson.

The boy suffered minor injuries after he was knocked down. He was taken by his parents to Children’s Hospital in Madera.

Hudson said the boy was in the crosswalk at East Champlain Drive and Fort Washington Road when the driver of a red sports car, possibly a Toyota Celica, rolled through a red light while making a right-had turn.

After striking the boy, the driver briefly stopped before speeding away.

The driver was described as a man with a beard wearing a tan turban.

This story was originally published June 6, 2019 at 9:15 AM.