EAST ALTON - A juvenile was struck and injured Thursday night while going through a crosswalk by a driver after the East Alton Halloween Parade had ended, the East Alton Police Department said today.
East Alton Major Christian Cranmer said the youth appeared to suffer a broken leg and was transported to St. Louis Children’s Hospital for further medical evaluation. The injuries were not life-threatening, Cranmer said.
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The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. after the East Alton Halloween Parade.
“The parade was at a resting spot and everyone was going back to their cars,” Cranmer said.Chris Rhodes also contributed to this story.
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