Teen hit by car crossing street in Meriden, taken to hospital for head injury

A teenager was hit by a car in Meriden on Thursday evening and taken to the hospital for a head injury.

The crash occurred in the area of West Main Street and Home Avenue where officers found that a 14-year-old was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street, according to the Meriden Police Department.

The teen suffered a minor head injury that was not considered life-threatening, police said. The teen was taken in an ambulance to a hospital.

Police said the driver stayed at the scene and has been cooperative.

The crash remains under investigation.

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