GIRL STRUCK WHILE CROSSING 57

Elyria – A female was struck by a car Friday night while trying to cross Route 57 at Furnace Street.

Neighbors said that although they did not see the incident they heard the collision and ran to the scene to see what happened.

Paramedics from LifeCare Ambulance and Elyria Firefighters treated the girl on the scene then transported her to Elyria Memorial Hospital where a helicopter from Metro was waiting. She was later flown to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland.

Police closed down a portion of Route 57 while Officers investigated the scene.

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