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Plano girl hurt in hit-and-run crash while walking to school

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Published  December 12, 2024 1:34pm CST
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WATCH: Child hit by a car in Plano, driver leaves scene

A young child was hit by a black SUV in Plano on Westridge Drive and Wilson Drive around 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Police are asking for help finding the driver.

The Brief

    • Video from a Plano resident's doorbell camera shows a black SUV hitting a girl and then driving away on Thursday morning.
    • Plano police are still looking for the hit-and-run driver.
    • Anyone who recognizes it should call 972-941-2148 or email policetips@plano.gov.

PLANO, Texas - Plano police are trying to find the person who hit a child as she was walking to school.

It happened on Thursday morning around 8 a.m. at the intersection of Westridge and Wilson drives near Wilson Middle School in Plano.

Video from a doorbell camera shows the girl crossing the neighborhood street. The driver of a black SUV hits her, backs up, and then drives away.

The girl screams as she's thrown to the ground. She can be heard crying as she gets up and limps towards the school. 

Police did not give an update on the girl’s condition.

They confirmed they are still looking for a suspect.

"If you happen to have any information, no matter how small it may seem, we encourage you to come forward and share it with us," Plano police said in a statement.

Anyone with information should call 972-941-2148 or email policetips@plano.gov.

The Source

  • The information in this story comes from the Plano Police Department and a doorbell camera video shared with FOX 4.

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