Police say they have found the teenage driver who allegedly injured an 8-year-old during a hit-and-run accident Friday afternoon on Bloomington's west side.
The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. Friday near Taylor and Allin streets, Bloomington police said. The vehicle fled the scene, and the injured 8-year-old was taken to the hospital.
Police quickly found the vehicle and the suspected driver, a 16-year-old. The seriousness of the 8-year-old's injuries was not released.
"The investigation is continuing. There is nothing further to share at this time," police said.
Those with information about the incident are asked to Bloomington Police at (309) 434-2672 or McLean County Crime Stoppers at (309) 828-1111.
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