Child airlifted with serious injuries, mother hospitalized in hit-and-run crash
A mother and her five-year-old child was injured following a hit-and-run crash in Indio Thursday evening.
The two-vehicle crash happened on Fred Waring Drive and Indio Boulevard at around 4:30 p.m. There was no word on a possible cause of what led to the crash.
According to Cal Fire, a child was airlifted with serious injuries. Ben Guitron of the Indio Police Department confirmed that the child was a five-year-old.
FRIDAY UPDATE: Father speaks with News Channel 3 about the condition of his child
The child's mother was also injured in the crash.
Guitron told News Channel 3 that police are looking for the driver of one of the two vehicle. The driver was driving a black Toyota Highlander, possibly newer model. There was little description available on the driver other than he is a Hispanic male adult, unknown age, who was last seen wearing black clothing.
Indio PD asks that anyone with information on this incident call (760) 391-4057. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Valley Crimestoppers at 760-341-7867
The Indio Police Department shut down several roads and lanes in the area, but everything was back open by 6 p.m.
Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.
UPDATE 2/8/21: The family is asking for the community's support in the boy's recovery and needs during this hard time. Click here to visit the GoFundMe page.
