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3-year-old critically injured in Sanford hit-and-run, police say

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Updated  June 6, 2025 10:34am EDT
Seminole County
FOX 35 Orlando
3-year-old hit by car in Sanford

3-year-old hit by car in Sanford

A 3-year-old was struck by a vehicle in Seminole County on Thursday, officials said. The crash occurred on Persimmon Avenue near Southwest Road in Sanford.

The Brief

    • A 3-year-old child is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night in Sanford.
    • The driver or occupants fled the scene, and police are investigating it as a hit-and-run.
    • Authorities have not released details about the child, the suspects, or what led to the crash.

SANFORD, Fla. - A 3-year-old child is hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Seminole County on Thursday night, according to police.

What we know:

The crash happened shortly after 9:40 p.m. on Persimmon Avenue near Southwest Road in Sanford.

The child was transported to Arnold Palmer Hospital in critical condition.

The driver or occupants of the vehicle ran off after the crash, prompting police to investigate the incident as a hit-and-run.

What we don't know:

Police have not publicly identified the suspect(s), the make and model of the vehicle involved, or the circumstances leading up to the crash.

The identity of the child has not been released, and it remains unclear how the child ended up in the path of the vehicle.

Shortly after the crash, officers spoke with several individuals who matched witness descriptions. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Sanford Police Department on June 6, 2025. 

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