Toddler in critical condition after Halloween hit and run

[CorruptedMistress]

OREM — A 3-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle just before he went trick-or-treating Saturday is still in serious condition but police said he "should be fine."

The Provo child was about to go trick-or-treating with his family on Halloween when he stepped over the line along the side of the road next to his parents' vehicle near 1340 North and 1200 West and was clipped by a sport utility vehicle, said Sgt. Craig Martinez of Orem Police.

The boy fell down, hit his head and was transported by ambulance to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in critical condition. He was later flown by helicopter to Primary Children's Medical Center, police said.

"I talked to his mother," Martinez said. "He has a fracture to the face and a broken leg, but it looks like he'll be okay."

Police are still looking for the vehicle, described as a dark-colored sport utility vehicle, that witnesses said pulled off to the side of the road half a block away after hitting the boy, and then drove off.

Police say the vehicle should have damage to the right front corner and are asking anyone with information to call Orem Police at 801-229-7070.

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That poor little boy, what a horrible way to end what should have been the start of a very exciting night. Thank goodness he wasn't killed by that asshole.

I wonder if they had stopped to see the damage to their car. Being on this site always make me think the worst of humanity, so I am inclined to believe that over them having second thoughts about leaving the scene.

[Adorkable]

At first I thought maybe they had no idea they clipped a child. After all, an SUV is large and a small child wouldn't make much of a bump. But then to read on that they actually stopped a block away before going again? Tells me they knew. I hope they catch the coward who did this and punish them accordingly.

Bless that small child. Breaks my heart knowing he was all excited about trick r treating only to be hurt so badly by some selfish prick.

[OMalley]

Poor kid. Hope he heals fast.

[Peeperann]

I wonder if they had stopped to see the damage to their car. Being on this site always make me think the worst of humanity, so I am inclined to believe that over them having second thoughts about leaving the scene.

I agree they stopped to check for any damage. I hope they find this asshat that could hit a child and then keep going, for Gods sake!! You just his someone, and a small child no less!!

Heal quickly little one.

[wintersfootsteps]

I live in Utah and this has been a big topic of discussion with almost everyone I run into...

I have no idea how someone could run away after hurting anyone (let alone a child!) and not do anything they could to help.

My guess is that the driver was drunk, high, or even just plain scared. I can understand the scared part, who wouldn't be scared if they hit a little kid with their car? But that doesn't mean you run away. There is no excuse for running away. Not to mention the fact that people talk and you will get caught and then the punishment for your actions will be a million times worse.

Edited to add: It's also possible the driver was texting or on their cell phone while driving. Forgot to mention that.

[Silvahalo]

I knew I would read something like this. With all the kids out on Halloween there is bound to be someone who hits a kid. Pisses me off that this person just fled the scene. I was so paranoid with my kids made sure they were away from the street and when we crossed it was fast and I carried baby as I had my older boy dash across holding my hand....

Heal completely little one.

[Rawrehz]

always some sad news about children and halloween.... always sad news year round but Halloween is just the worst. Most xciting time of teh year for kids and its usually when screwed up things happen to them....hence the tree falling on a kid and he died from cardiac arrest :(:(
and this. I hope the asshats who hit him feel guilty about leaving teh scene and end up confessing or something! karma is a bitch if they dont...

maybe theyll get hit by a train next week instead.