Police: 4-year-old struck in hit-and-run

Published 10:21 am Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Lake Charles Police are investigating a hit-and-run in which a child was struck by a vehicle.

Sgt. Andrew Malveaux said officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of 5th Avenue Friday night about a 4-year-old child being struck by a silver-colored SUV.

Malveaux said the SUV fled the scene southbound on 5th Avenue.

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Anyone with information regarding this hit and run should contact the Lake Charles Police Department – Traffic Division at 337-491-1311. The lead investigator is Cpl. Rodney Grantham.