Boy seriously injured after being hit by car in Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. – A child was hit by a car in Roanoke Wednesday evening, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

Police said preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling west on Shenandoah Avenue NW when a boy entered the roadway and was struck.

The boy was transported by Roanoke Fire-EMS to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment of what police said appeared to be serious injuries.

According to RPD, the driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

The road has been reopened.