Young child critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Independence

5-year-old boy in critical condition after being struck by car in Independence

Independence police say a 5-year-old boy who darted into a busy street was struck by an SUV and as of Monday night was in critical… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post 5-year-old boy in critical condition after being struck by car in Independence appeared first on The Examiner.

Young child critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Independence

A 5-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by an SUV Monday evening near Truman Road and River Boulevard in Independence. Police are investigating.

5-year-old boy critically injured in Independence traffic crash

Police are investigating a traffic crash in Independence that left a young child with life-threatening injuries after the child entered the roadway and was struck by a sport utility vehicle. Officers responded at approximately 5:40 p.m. on July 13, 2026, to the intersection of Truman Road and River Boulevard for a reported crash involving a […] The post 5-year-old boy critically injured in Independence traffic crash appeared first on KTTN-FM 92.…