Child hit by car while walking to school in Reading; driver sought

Updated 3 hours ago
READING, Pa. (WPVI) -- The search is on for a driver who struck a child in Reading on Friday morning and then took off.

The child was walking to school, and was in the crosswalk, when he was hit by the black Nissan.

Video shows the moment the child was hit and falls to the ground.

The driver of the Nissan then takes off, leaving the child.

The boy was transported to the hospital and treated for his injuries.



Anyone with information can contact Reading police.
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