An 11-year-old girl hit by a car in Bellport on Friday night is in critical condition, Suffolk County police said.
Khalima Jones was walking with several other people across Station Road when she was struck by a Chevrolet driven by 17-year-old Lauren Staut of Bellport at 11:40 p.m., police said.
Jones was taken to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center in East Patchogue.
Staut was not injured. Her vehicle was impounded for a safety check.
Fifth Squad detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552. All calls will remain confidential.
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