CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A four-year-old boy was hit by a van while playing in the Summit Heights housing complex Thursday morning.
Clarksville police said there are conflicting statements from witnesses about what occurred and will only provide consistent information that has been confirmed.
Around 9:10 a.m. the child was carrying a ball and walking toward Summit Heights Court in the Summit Heights Housing complex.
Police said the boy dropped the ball, which rolled under a van on Summit Heights Court. The child attempted to retrieve the ball from under the vehicle when the rear tire struck the child in the head.
A 67-year-old individual was driving the van at the time.
The child was taken to a Nashville hospital by LifeFlight. He sustained injuries to his head and was conscious and stable when transported from the scene.
No further information is available at this time.
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