Two children injured after getting struck by vehicle while retrieving basketball
Windsor police say two children were taken to hospital after getting hit by a vehicle while retrieving a basketball.
Shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Westcott Road for a report of a vehicle collision.
Police say two young children reportedly ran into the street to retrieve a basketball and were struck by a vehicle driving northbound.
The 9-year-old and 6-year-old kids were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The 89-year-old female motorist remained on scene following the collision.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Traffic Enforcement Unit at 519-945-9645, ext. 223. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
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