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Child hit by car in Van Wert

VW independent staff

A child was taken by ambulance to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital Thursday evening after being struck by a vehickle outside of Fricker’s in Van Wert.

It happened at approximately 7:15 p.m. According to radio traffic, the 11-year-old child suffered minor injuries, including scrapes. According to Lt. Rob Black of the Van Wert Police Department, an accident report is not yet complete.

POSTED: 05/22/26 at 10:27 am. FILED UNDER: News