Youngster struck by car while crossing Wakefield Street

Staff reports 6:26 a.m.


Youngster struck by car while crossing Wakefield Street

ROCHESTER - A minor child was struck by a car while crossing Wakefield Street near the intersection of Columbus Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. when police say Chasyty Buschel, 35, o Rochester was headed north in a Chevrolet Traverse when a juvenile crossed through traffic from the opposite side of the road.

The accident did not occur in a marked crosswalk.

The juvenile was taken to the hospital with what were described as nonlife threatening injuries.

The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Officer Porfido of the Rochester Police Department at 603-330-7128.