A child struck by a vehicle in Newark's West Ward has police on the scene investigating.
Emergency responders rushed to the area of Mount Vernon and Tuxedo Parkway a little after 1:30 pm where they found the female child lying in the street and assisted by several residents.
According to preliminary reports, the child is around the age of 10-years-old and was transported to University Hospital in stable condition.
There is a block party celebration in the area, but it is not immediately clear if the girl was attempting to attend the event when she was struck.
Our staff observed the driver of the vehicle still on the scene and speaking with police.
The extent of the girl's injuries has not been reported as life threatening at this time. Developing