hit and run

8-year-old boy killed in Schenectady hit-and-run; suspect vehicle recovered

Schenectady Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run

**SCHENECTADY, NY** – Schenectady Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, March 19 at approximately 7:38 p.m. Officers were called to Chrisler Avenue and Crane Street, responding to a report of a child struck by a vehicle.

Upon arrival, they found an unresponsive 8-year-old boy. The child was transported to Ellis Hospital, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.

The driver involved fled the scene before officers arrived. A subsequent search led to the discovery of the suspected vehicle in the Woodlawn area of Schenectady.

Detectives are interviewing a person of interest as the investigation continues, assisted by the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Schenectady Police Department’s Tips Line at 518-788-6566.

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