AVONDALE — Three children and two adults have been taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle Thursday night near Dysart Road and Van Buren Street.
Aerial footage shows a passenger car with debris scattered nearby, along with a stroller.
Fire officials say a woman was carrying an infant girl and a man was pushing a double stroller while crossing the street.
The woman and baby were immediately rushed to the hospital.
The man and two other children were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Officials say the driver of the vehicle was not injured.
It is unknown what caused the crash. Officials say the vehicle was driving a moderate rate of speed.
Residents of the area tell ABC15 they are not surprised that a crash happened.
Ronald Churchill, who lives nearby, says people jaywalk in that area often.
“They don’t have no cross walks other than at the light and everybody crosses everywhere else,” Churchill said.
Shelina Virani, who owns Boost Mobile nearby, says it’s still hard for her to comprehend how the car did not see the family.
“Maybe there’s not visible for the driver and they were just hit. How can you not see five people walking?” she questioned.
Avondale police told ABC15 Friday afternoon they did not have any additional information regarding the crash.
The City of Avondale, however, said it usually does not put in mid-block crosswalks. However, it will “study this area to better understand the pedestrian traffic at this intersection to determine if a mid-block crosswalk is warranted.”
