Report: Driver Arrested After 8 Hospitalized in Arlington Heights Sidewalk Crash
Authorities arrested a suspect after a vehicle struck eight pedestrians on an Arlington Heights sidewalk, leaving a child in serious condition Saturday.
POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, U.S. — Local authorities confirmed that eight individuals were transported to a medical facility following a Saturday afternoon collision in the Arlington Heights district.
The incident began when a vehicle deviated from the roadway and struck the sidewalk near a grocery store, colliding with pedestrians.
Emergency records indicate that among the eight victims were two young children, with one nine-year-old currently listed in serious condition.
Law enforcement took the driver into custody, charging them with suspicion of reckless driving in connection to the crash outside the retail location.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)