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Newport News Today
By the People, for the People
6-year-old boy injured in Newport News hit-and-run
Police searching for driver who fled the scene after striking the child
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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A 6-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle and suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run incident in Newport News, Virginia on Wednesday evening. The child had wandered into the intersection of Colberts Lane and Jefferson Avenue when he was hit by a passing car, whose driver did not remain at the scene.
Why it matters
Hit-and-run incidents involving pedestrians, especially children, are a serious public safety concern. This case highlights the need for drivers to remain at the scene of an accident and for the community to assist police in identifying and apprehending those responsible for such reckless behavior.
The details
Around 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Newport News police responded to a report of a car crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Colberts Lane and Jefferson Avenue. Investigators determined that an unattended 6-year-old boy had wandered into the intersection and was struck by a passing vehicle. The child was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but the driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene.
- The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2026.
The players
Newport News Police Department
The local law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run incident and searching for the driver who fled the scene.
6-year-old boy
The child who was struck by the vehicle and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
What’s next
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or the driver involved to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip online at p3tips.com.
The takeaway
This hit-and-run case underscores the importance of driver responsibility and community cooperation with law enforcement to ensure the safety of pedestrians, especially vulnerable populations like young children, on local streets.
