Escondido PD: 11-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run

An Escondido Police cruiser File photo courtesy Escondido Police Department An -year-old boy who was struck and critically injured this week by a suspected hit-and-run driver has died from his injuries officials announced Friday The collision occurred around p m Wednesday in the block of East Washington Avenue at the intersection of Hickory Street according to the Escondido Police Department The boy was first rushed to an area hospital then later airlifted to Rady Children s Hospital in San Diego where he later died police commented There were no immediate reports of any individuals taken into custody but police were actively researching to run down leads Government are asking anyone with information about the crash to call Officer Paul Smyth at - - City News Operation