A seven-year-old girl was struck by a car in Kilmarnock, Scotland, in what police are treating as a hit-and-run incident. The driver failed to stop at the scene after the collision, prompting a manhunt by authorities.
Details of the Incident
Emergency services were called to Sunnyside Road in the Shortlees area of Kilmarnock at approximately 1:55 PM on Sunday, May 17. Upon arrival, police and paramedics discovered that the driver had already fled the location. The young girl was promptly taken to Crosshouse Hospital for medical assessment.
The junction of Sunnyside Road and Shortlees Road was cordoned off as officers conducted their investigation. Images from the scene showed multiple police vehicles and officers speaking with members of the public, as reported by the Daily Record.
Police Statement
A Police Scotland spokesperson provided an update: "Around 1.55pm on Sunday, May 17, officers were called to a report of a crash involving a car and a child pedestrian on Sunnyside Road at the junction with Shortlees Road, Kilmarnock. Emergency services attended and a seven-year-old girl was taken to Crosshouse Hospital as a precaution. The driver of the car failed to stop at the scene and officers are following a positive line of enquiry."
No further details about the vehicle involved have been released by police at this time. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
