FAWN RIVER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 13-year-old is in the hospital after being hit by a car while walking in St. Joseph County.
The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened Monday around 6:55 a.m. near the area of Fawn River Road and Big Hill Road in Fawn River Township.
The sheriff’s office says a car, driven by a 16-year-old from Sturgis, was getting westbound on Fawn River Road when it hit the 13-year-old.
The 13-year-old was taken to Sturgis Hospital before being airlifted to another area hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is not yet known.
The driver of the car and a passenger were not hurt in the crash. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.
The crash is still under investigation.
