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7-year-old boy severely injured after being struck by car in Akron

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A 7-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Akron Thursday evening, according to the Akron Police Department.

It happened around 5:52 p.m. near Dahlgreen Drive and Rosemary Boulevard.

Authorities said the driver struck the child as the boy was crossing the street.

The child was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment; the driver remained at the scene and was cooperative with officers, police said.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact detectives at 330-375-2490 or Crime Stoppers at 330-434-COPS.

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