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Girl struck by vehicle in St. Paul, suffers broken leg; driver cooperating

Updated on: March 24, 2024 / 8:58 AM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Girl, 6, expected to be OK after being pinned under car in St. Paul

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A 6-year-old girl is expected to be OK after being hit by a car.

Police say this happened around 3 p.m. Saturday on the 1600 block of Hyacinth Avenue East in St. Paul.

The 6-year-old was in between other parked cars and ran out into the street before being struck by a driver in a Honda Civic. She was pinned underneath the car.

Police and firefighters, with the assistance of a neighbor, were able to free the young girl with the help of a vehicle jack. First responders were then able to provide first aid.

She was taken to Regions Hospital and is being treated for a broken leg and other non-life threatening injuries.

The driver is cooperating with police in their investigation.

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Chloe Rosen

Chloe is a digital producer at CBS Minnesota in Minneapolis and has worked in numerous positions at the station, including Assignment Editor, Digital Line Producer and Web Producer. She started her career at CBS Minnesota in 2015.