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Impaired driving charge laid after child struck by vehicle in south Edmonton

Edmonton police badge. The Canadian Press File

EDMONTON – A 56-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving after a boy was reportedly struck by a vehicle in south Edmonton Friday.

Police responded to a collision in the area of 12 Avenue and 62 Street around 7:00 p.m.

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When they arrived, officers say an eight-year-old boy had been hit by a vehicle. The boy was treated on scene and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police have arrested and charged 56-year-old Brian Anderson with impaired driving and impaired driving causing bodily harm.

The Major Collision Investigation Unit has now taken over the investigation.

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