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An eight-year-old boy tragically died following a hit-and-run incident in Schenectady on Wednesday night (March 19). The accident occurred at the intersection of Crane Street and Chrisler Avenue around 7:40 PM. The child was found unresponsive at the scene and was rushed to Ellis Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
According to NEWS10 ABC, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene before police arrived. However, officers located a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident in the Woodlawn area of Schenectady shortly afterward. Schenectady police have spoken with a person of interest, but no arrests have been made yet.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Schenectady Police Department at (518) 788-6566. As reported by CBS6 Albany, the community is in mourning as they await further developments in the case.
The Schenectady Police Department is working diligently to gather more information and bring justice to the young victim and his family. The community is encouraged to come forward with any details that could assist in the investigation.