Teen Cited in Hit-And-Run That Left Child Seriously Injured

WCBU | By Tim Shelley

Published October 8, 2020 at 10:56 AM CDT

A teenager is believed to be responsible for a hit-and-run incident that left an 11-year-old Peoria boy seriously injured.

The child was struck at Knoxville and Corrington on Oct. 1.

Peoria Police said a 17-year-old was cited Wednesday for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

The teen was released to a guardian. The incident was referred to the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office for review.

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Tim Shelley

Tim Shelley is the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio.