Mpls. man arrested after hit-and-run of 6-year-old

A Minneapolis driver accused of striking a 6-year-old with his vehicle and fleeing the scene has been arrested.

Police say they arrested the 48-year-old man following a hit-and-run Sunday about 8:30 p.m in South Minneapolis.

KSTP-TV reports the boy was hospitalized Sunday with unspecified injuries.

Police are seeking charges of gross misdemeanor hit-and-run with injury and driving without insurance.

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Information from: KSTP-TV

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