A child was hit by an Atlanta police vehicle Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The boy was in the intersection of Lanier Street and Joseph E. Boone Boulevard in northwest Atlanta when he was struck about 1:15 p.m., according to police. The child was taken to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening, authorities said.
According to the police report, the boy was with his mother walking eastbound on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard when he attempted to cross the street alone “without looking both ways and making sure the road was clear.” The report said he was not in a crosswalk.
The officer stated in the report that the child “suddenly ran in front of his patrol vehicle.” That’s when he was struck.
The officer, who remains on active duty, was not identified and police did not say if he would be charged.
“Anytime there is an accident involving a police vehicle or on-duty officer, our Office of Professional Standards conducts an investigation into the incident,” police spokesman Sgt. John Chafee said.
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