9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured in Newark Hit-and-Run

Hit-and-Run Incident

• 💔 A 9-year-old girl is lucky to be alive after being critically injured in a hit-and-run incident in Newark.
• ⚠️ The incident occurred yesterday morning as the child was crossing the street inside the crosswalk.
• 🚗 The driver of a Great SUV allegedly hit another car before slamming into the 9-year-old, then fled the scene.

Victim's Injuries and Recovery

• 🤕 The young girl sustained six fractures in her ribs on the left side and a slash in her liver.
• 🏫 She is a fourth grader and may not be able to return to school for at least a month as she focuses on her recovery.

Community and Witness Accounts

• 💬 The child's mother expressed relief that her daughter survived but anger at the driver for leaving the scene.
• 📹 The SUV driver's escape route was captured on camera, and at least two drivers reportedly gave chase.
• 🗣️ A 13-year-old student highlighted that the intersection can get