May 07, 2024
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A 17-year-old driving a Hyundai Santa Fe hit two young children as they were walking home from school on Monday afternoon, police say. A 10-year-old boy was killed; a 12-year-old boy was injured.
A child is dead and another injured after they were hit by an SUV as they were walking home from school Monday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware.
A Hyundai Santa Fe driven by a 17-year-old boy struck two boys, ages 10 and 12, as they were walking along the sidewalk of Faulkland Road at 4:04 p.m., police said. As the SUV approached Centerville Road, it crossed into the opposite lane, hit the boys and then crashed into a home on Faulkland Road.
The 10-year-old boy was pronounced dead after being transported to Nemours Children's Hospital. The 12-year-old was treated for injuries there and since has been released.
The 17-year-old was taken to Christiana Hospital and has since been released.
New Castle County Police are investigating the crash. Witnesses can contact Det. Corey Belk at (302) 395-8052 or Corey.Belk@newcastlede.gov. Police have not said whether the driver will be charged.
According to 6ABC, crashes frequently occur at the intersection due to drivers speeding and running through red lights. It's just a few blocks away from Marbrook Elementary School.
