Multiple Children Struck by Vehicles in Midwest

Several recent incidents across the Midwest have involved children being struck by vehicles. In Lincoln Park, Michigan, two boys were hit by a car at the intersection of Fort Street and Emmons Boulevard and hospitalized, with their conditions currently unknown; the female driver stayed and is cooperating with police. In Montgomery, Illinois, 10-year-old Vincente Poban died after being hit while crossing a busy road, and police are investigating. In Youngstown, Ohio, a 4-year-old girl suffered a concussion and required 27 stitches after being side-swiped by a car while crossing the street unsupervised; the driver initially stopped but then fled the scene. Authorities continue to investigate these cases. The incidents underscore ongoing safety concerns for children in traffic environments and highlight the importance of supervision and responsible driving.