HILLIARD, Ohio — A young girl remains hospitalized after she was struck by a vehicle during the Fourth of July parade in Hilliard Tuesday morning.
The City of Hilliard says around 10:05 a.m., a girl exited a float on the trailer during the parade near the intersection of Main and Franklin streets. City officials say she was then hit by the same vehicle.
City officials initially said the girl was 6 years old, but later clarified that she was 7 years old.
The girl was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital with serious injuries, but her injuries are not life-threatening. She remains hospitalized as of Wednesday.
The parade was briefly disrupted and was diverted to a different route.
Hilliard Police Chief Michael Woods said the incident is a "terrible accident" and no criminal charges will be pursued.
“We remain in contact with the family and will be keeping them in our thoughts over the coming months of recovery," Woods said.
The incident remains under investigation.
The girl was a member of the Hilliard Girls Softball Association. The organization said it has partnered with Hilliard City Schools to provide a counseling session to all of its players, coaches and parents who witnessed the accident at 3859 Main Street from 1 to 3 p.m.
The family has also started a GoFundMe to help pay for medical expenses.
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