Published January 13, 2015
Authorities in Cleveland say a driver fatally struck a 5-year-old boy walking to school before dawn and drove off.
The boy, Israel Thornton, was hit Friday around 7:15 a.m. He was taken from the accident scene to a hospital, where he died. The county medical examiner released his name.
Cleveland police say the motorist left the scene, just north of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, driving a vehicle believed to be a light-colored SUV or van. The license plate is not known.
Police think the vehicle may have damage to the grill or below. Investigators are asking that any eyewitnesses come forward.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/police-say-5-year-old-cleveland-boy-killed-walking-to-school-by-motorist-who-then-drove-off