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Child injured in hit-and-run, Kokomo police locate driver

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KOKOMO — Kokomo police have located a driver following a hit-and-run that injured a 10-year-old.

According to police, officers were called to the 600 block of Southlea Drive for a personal injury accident involving a 10-year-old.

Investigation revealed the 10-year-old was running across a parking lot to a bus stop when she was struck by a newer Black Dodge Ram pick-up truck. The truck was being driven by a black male wearing a Carhart jacket, according to police.

The pick-up truck left the scene.

The child suffered serious injuries and transported to a local hospital, but was later said to be in stable condition.

According to police, the driver is cooperating with them.

Anyone contact the Kokomo Police Department at (765) 456-7017 if you have additional information about this case.