The boy was transported to the hospital where he later died.
Decatur, IL. – A 6-year-old child died after being struck by a car on Thursday morning in Decatur.
According to the Decatur Police Department, the accident happened around 7:21 a.m. at the intersection of Oakland and Packard Streets.
The boy was attempting to cross Oakland Avenue to reach a school bus stop when he was hit by a southbound 2024 Nissan Rogue.
The boy was transported to the hospital where he later died.
The school bus driver, a 41-year-old Decatur resident, was unhurt.
Police say there were no indications that the driver was under the influence.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.