Batavia Police: Boy, 8, suffers minor injuries after being hit by a car

An eight-year-old boy suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon after being hit by a car in Batavia, according to a news release.

In an updated release late Wednesday, police said after reviewing the evidence and witness statements, the investigation was concluded.

The driver of the vehicle – a black, 2014 Cadillac ATS – was not at fault and no citations issued, the release stated.

The boy was walking across the street about 300 feet north of the intersection of North Kirk Road and East Wilson Street, Batavia, shortly before 4:30 p.m., according to the release.

The child was conscious, speaking with responders and was taken to a local hospital in stable condition with minor, non-life-threatening injuries, the release stated.

The preliminary investigation showed he was crossing the roadway – walking east to west – outside of the crosswalk, the release stated, police stated in an email.

Batavia police urge pedestrians to use designated crosswalks, the release stated.

Police ask the public to follow traffic signs and signals and encourage parents to review pedestrian safety rules with their children to reinforce their importance, the release stated.