A 17-year-old from Cornwall was seriously hurt when he was hit by a Jeep in Canaan Monday afternoon, according to Connecticut State Police.
Police said the boy was walking on Beebe Hill Road at the intersection with Route 7 around 3:40 p.m. when the accident occurred. According to police, the teen was in a crosswalk but did not stop at the intersection to check for traffic before crossing the street.
The boy suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. He was initially taken to Sharon Hospital then later airlifted to Hartford Hospital for further treatment.
The 31-year-old driver did not report any injuries.
The crash remains under investigation. No charges have been filed.
