Child injured in hit-and-run incident on Laajalahdentie near Isojärvi in Finland

On Monday around 5 PM, a child riding a bicycle was struck by a car on Laajalahdentie near the Isojärvi riding stable. The incident occurred while the child was crossing a pedestrian crossing. The driver continued on their way towards Koivuha, failing to stop after the incident. The vehicle involved is described as a white station wagon, potentially bearing the license plate characters X, 3, and 8.

The child sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to a hospital for further examination. The police are asking the driver involved or anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact the Ostrobothnia Police Department via email at [email protected] or by phone at 0295 415 501.