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11-Year-Old Girl Struck by Car in Paramus, Seriously Injured

Paramus

An 11-year-old girl was rushed to hospital in serious condition after she was struck by a car Tuesday, authorities said.

According to Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenburg, the victim - a middle school student - was crossing on Spring Valley Road between Paramus High School and East Brook Middle School, when she was struck by a 2014 Hyundai Sonata, driven by Janis Vahanian, 60, of Paramus, shortly before 3 p.m., authorities said.

The girl was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, where she remains in serious but stable condition.

According to police, a school crossing guard was at the intersection at the time of the incident but it appears the girl started to cross prior being instructed to.

The incident remains under investigation. Adding that summonses or charges were pending the outcome of the investigation.

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