VANCOUVER, WA (January 11, 2025) – A child sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle at the Townhouse Square Apartments on E. Mill Plain Boulevard Thursday afternoon, according to the Vancouver Police Department.

The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on January 9 in the apartment complex parking lot.

Authorities reported that the boy was riding a bike when he emerged between two parked vehicles into the path of a moving vehicle. The boy, who was not wearing a helmet at the time, suffered critical injuries.

Emergency personnel transported the child to a local hospital for treatment.

The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Police have not released further details as the incident remains under investigation.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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