An 11-year-old boy is in stable condition after being hit by a car on Dodson Avenue Tuesday afternoon, according to a release from the Chattanooga Police Department.
The boy was crossing the northbound lanes of traffic when he was struck by a black four-door sedan that left the scene before police arrived.
Hamilton County Emergency personnel transported the boy to a local hospital for treatment.
The victim’s identity will not be released because he is a juvenile.
Members of the Chattanooga Police Traffic Division are investigating this incident.
Police urge anyone with any information to contact the CPD immediately.