Phoenix, AZ – Child Critically Injured After Being Struck by Suspected Impaired Driver at 35th and Peoria Avenues

The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of 35th Avenue and Peoria Avenue.

Phoenix, AZ – A young child was critically injured Monday evening after being struck by a vehicle in north Phoenix, according to a police report.

The crash occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of 35th and Peoria avenues. Phoenix police officers responding to the scene learned that a small child had been hit by a car.

The child, whose age and gender have not been released, was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Investigators believe the driver may have been impaired. However, police have not confirmed whether they arrested the driver. The driver’s identity has not been made public.

The roadway was restricted for several hours while officers investigated the collision but has since reopened. The investigation remains ongoing.