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13-year-old in critical condition after being hit by car while using crosswalk

Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
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Editor-in-Chief · Monday, October 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM · 1 min read
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13-year-old in critical condition after being hit by car while using crosswalk — Springfield Community news

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) -- A 13-year-old was critically injured Sunday evening when they were hit by a car in Rantoul. The incident happened around 6:29 p.m. at the intersection of Grove Avenue and Lon Drive. In a news release, officials with the Rantoul Police Department said the teen was crossing the street when they were [...]

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