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FD: Child hit by car rushed to trauma center; police officer involved in second car

Posted at 7:59 AM, Dec 12, 2016
and last updated 2016-12-12 14:34:18-05

Phoenix Fire says a child was rushed to a trauma center after being hit by a car on Monday morning.

The child, who fire officials say is around 13 years old, was hit near 35th Avenue and Maryland.

Police say an officer leaving the scene to find the child's parents was struck by a vehicle, causing another crash. Fortunately, no one was injured in the secondary crash.

The full extent of the child's injuries has not yet been released.

This story is developing. Stay with ABC15 for updates.