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Girl Hospitalized After Being Struck By Driver Who Ran Stop Sign In Pembroke Pines

PEMBROKE PINES (CBSMiami) – A child has been rushed to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Pembroke Pines near an elementary school.

According to Pembroke Pines police, a girl riding a bicycle was struck by a driver who ran a stop sign at NW 136 Avenue at 10 Street. Police say the girl was crossing the street in the crosswalk.

Pembroke Pines Pedestrian Hit
Two bikes in the crosswalk of a Pembroke Pines intersection on Jan. 6, 2022. (CBS4)

Video from Chopper 4 shows police in the intersection along with two bicycles, spotted in the crosswalk.

The girl was rushed to the hospital with life threatening injuries.

She is a student at nearby Lakeside Elementary School, according to police.

No other information has been released.

The driver was also hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

The intersection remains blocked off and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

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