Mother hit in Hawthorne crosswalk upgraded, but still critical; Toddler expected to survive
A Lennox mother and her toddler son who were run over in a Hawthorne crosswalk were improving, police said Monday.
Beatriz Canche, 23, was upgraded from grave to critical condition in a local hospital, Hawthorne police Lt. Mike Ishii said.
Her 2 1/2-year-old son also remained hospitalized and is expected to survive.
A driver traveling west on Imperial Highway struck them in the crosswalk when he made a left turn onto Hawthorne Boulevard at 12:20 p.m. Friday , Ishii said.
Traffic detectives are investigating who had the right of way.
Police are continuing to look for witnesses to the accident. Anyone with information should call police at 310-349-2700.
Beatriz Canche, 23, was upgraded from grave to critical condition in a local hospital, Hawthorne police Lt. Mike Ishii said.
Her 2 1/2-year-old son also remained hospitalized and is expected to survive.
A driver traveling west on Imperial Highway struck them in the crosswalk when he made a left turn onto Hawthorne Boulevard at 12:20 p.m. Friday , Ishii said.
Traffic detectives are investigating who had the right of way.
Police are continuing to look for witnesses to the accident. Anyone with information should call police at 310-349-2700.
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