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Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Child Walking Home From School In Arvada

ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4)- Police in Arvada arrested the driver of a car that struck a child who was walking home from school. The crash happened on a sidewalk near 58th and Dover in Arvada on Friday afternoon.

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Copter4 flew over the scene at 58th and Dover on Friday (credit: CBS)

Police suspect drugs and/or alcohol may have been involved.

Investigators say the child does have serious injuries but not considered life threatening.

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