St. Paul Boy Critically Hurt When Hit by Car

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A 11-year-old boy was critically injured when he was hit by a car while walking to school in St. Paul.

Police say the child suffered a severe head injury Monday when he was struck crossing the street outside of the crosswalk.

Authorities say a vehicle slowed down to let the boy cross, but another car drove around the first vehicle and struck the boy.

He was taken to Regions Hospital.