The Brief
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- Sanford Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a June 5 hit-and-run crash that injured a 3-year-old child.
- The child was struck near Southwest Road and Persimmon Avenue and remains in stable condition.
- Investigators found the abandoned vehicle at the scene and are urging anyone with information to contact the department or Crimeline.
Sanford police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 3-year-old child last month.
What we know:
The incident occurred on June 5, 2025, in the area of Southwest Road and Persimmon Avenue, where officers responded to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. When they arrived, officers found a young child who had been hit by a white Hyundai Genesis.
The child was transported to a hospital and remains in stable condition, officials said.
The driver and a passenger fled the scene on foot, abandoning the car. Investigators have since followed multiple leads but have not yet identified the individuals responsible.
Police are urging anyone with information about the crash or the identity of those involved to contact the Sanford Police Department or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online at www.crimeline.org.
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Source: Fox35orlando
