Boy, 9, Suffers Minor Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle in Northeast Minneapolis; Driver Flees Scene
A 9-year-old boy was struck by a car in Northeast Minneapolis near Quincy Street and Northeast 26th Avenue. The driver fled the scene on foot, and the boy sustained minor injuries.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 21, 2026 —
A traffic incident involving a pedestrian occurred in Northeast Minneapolis on Tuesday, resulting in minor injuries to a 9-year-old boy. The incident took place near the intersection of Quincy Street and Northeast 26th Avenue.
According to available details, the child was struck by a vehicle. Following the collision, the driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the scene on foot. The identity of the driver has not been provided.
The young pedestrian sustained injuries described as minor. No further details regarding the extent of the boy’s injuries or his current condition were immediately available.
The specific circumstances leading to the collision, including the time of day and the sequence of events, were not detailed in the initial report. Similarly, information about any ongoing investigation by local authorities was not provided.
The incident highlights pedestrian safety concerns in the area. Further information may become available as authorities continue to investigate the event.
Story summarized from the original created by Joseph Swanson on kstp.com, see more information here.
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