A 15-year old girl was hit by traffic while crossing the street on her way to a Christmas parade in Dalton, Ga. She suffered a broken femur and broken ankle, according to a news release from the Dalton Police Department.
The female, who has not been identified, was hit on Thornton Avenue as she was attempting to cross traffic to reach the parade, the release said.
She was struck crossing the street when an SUV ran into her, knocking her to the ground. While she was on the ground, another car hit her and she sustained her injuries. She was airlifted to Erlanger as a precaution, the release said.
The incident is being investigated by the Dalton Police Department.
She was treated in an ambulance on scene before being taken to Hamilton Medical Center.