Child struck by car in Connersville; police search for vehicle

Officers responded to a report of a child struck by a vehicle in the 200 block of West 12th Street around 7 p.m. on Nov. 17.

CONNERSVILLE, Ind. — Police in Connersville are searching for a vehicle that reportedly struck a child Friday evening.

Officers responded to a report of a child struck by a vehicle in the 200 block of West 12th Street around 7 p.m. on Nov. 17. According to a Facebook post made by the Connersville Police Department, the child was able to get home, where he was taken to the hospital by family members.

The boy, whose age was not released, was treated for minor injuries and released. 

The driver of the vehicle, described as a white female who had two small children in her car, left the scene before officers arrived. She did not leave contact information.

On 11/17/2023 at approximately 1900 hrs, we received a report of a child being struck by a vehicle in the 200 blk of W...

Posted by Connersville Police Department, IN on Saturday, November 18, 2023

Detectives gathered surveillance video from homes and businesses in the area of the incident. They have not been able to identify the vehicle that struck the child, but say it is a white passenger car that may have damage to the front bumper and/or hood.

Anyone with information about the incident or the car believed to be involved is asked to call Det. Josh Tudor at 765-825-2111 ext. 251.