Authorities reported that a Chevrolet Equinox was attempting to make a left turn onto Charleston Road from Colombo Avenue when it struck a child who was trying to walk north in a crosswalk.
Sierra Vista, AZ – A child was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle at a crosswalk in Sierra Vista on Monday morning.
According to the Sierra Vista Police Department, the collision was reported at about 7:30 a.m. October 6, on Charleston Road and Colombo Avenue.
Authorities reported that a Chevrolet Equinox was attempting to make a left turn onto Charleston Road from Colombo Avenue when it struck a child who was trying to walk north in a crosswalk.
Authorities believe the sun may have affected the driver’s vision.
The driver was at the scene when authorities arrived.
The child sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital in Tucson.
The identities of the involved driver snd the pedestrian were not available.
There were no reports of any arrests or citations. An investigation to ascertain the factors of the collision is ongoing.