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Young child hit by police car in South Philadelphia
A 5-year-old girl is recovering after a crash Tuesday night involving a Philadelphia patrol vehicle.
PHILADELPHIA - A 5-year-old girl is recovering after a crash Tuesday night involving a Philadelphia patrol vehicle.
Police say the officer was driving on South Ithan Street when the young girl was struck around 7:30 p.m.
She was transported to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and is said to be in stable condition.
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No injuries to police were reported.
Further details about the crash have yet to be released by police.