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8-year-old boy crossing street in Detroit hit, killed by unlicensed 19-year-old driver

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DETROIT (WWJ) -- A child has died after he was hit by a car while crossing the street on Detroit's west side.

Detroit Police said the tragic crash happened Saturday afternoon, in the area of Belton and Fielding streets.


According to investigations, the 8-year-old Detroit boy was on foot when he was hit by a Ford Taurus driven by a 19-year-old woman.

The boy was rushed by his father to a local hospital, where he later died on his injuries.

Police arrested the driver, whom they determined did not have a driver's license. She is expected to face charges.

No names have been released as the investigation continues.