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Sanford police search for hit-and-run driver who injured 3-year-old child

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Published  July 28, 2025 3:58pm EDT
Sanford
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • Sanford Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a June 5 hit-and-run crash that injured a 3-year-old child. 
    • The child was struck near Southwest Road and Persimmon Avenue and remains in stable condition. 
    • Investigators found the abandoned vehicle at the scene and are urging anyone with information to contact the department or Crimeline.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Sanford police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 3-year-old child last month.

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What we know:

The incident occurred on June 5, 2025, in the area of Southwest Road and Persimmon Avenue, where officers responded to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. When they arrived, officers found a young child who had been hit by a white Hyundai Genesis. 

The child was transported to a hospital and remains in stable condition, officials said.

The driver and a passenger fled the scene on foot, abandoning the car. Investigators have since followed multiple leads but have not yet identified the individuals responsible.

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Police are urging anyone with information about the crash or the identity of those involved to contact the Sanford Police Department or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online at www.crimeline.org.

The Source: The information in this article comes from a report shared by the Sanford Police Department.

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