North Port, FL
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Jul 16, 2026
) -
A 5-year-old girl was seriously hurt Thursday afternoon after authorities said she was struck by a car while riding a scooter in a North Port neighborhood.
The collision was reported at about 1:30 p.m. near Kerman Street and Countess Avenue. Public details remain limited, but local reports indicated the child was riding the scooter when the crash happened.
Emergency responders arranged for the girl to be airlifted to a hospital for treatment. No update on her condition was included in the initial public information beyond the seriousness of her injuries.
Police said the driver involved stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. As of the initial reports, authorities had not released additional findings about how the crash occurred or whether any citations or charges were being considered.
Because the case involves a young child and a serious injury, more information may come from a formal crash report or later police updates. Families affected by a crash like this often need to keep medical records, photos, insurance correspondence, and any witness information together while questions are still being reviewed.
The investigation into the North Port collision near Kerman Street and Countess Avenue was ongoing Thursday.
We are thinking of the child and family affected by this serious North Port crash. When a young person is badly hurt, families are often left trying to sort through medical care, insurance questions, and the facts of what happened near Kerman Street and Countess Avenue. It can help to preserve crash reports, medical records, photos, and any witness information as the investigation continues. If questions come up about bills, coverage, or protecting a child’s interests, speaking with a North Port injury law firm may provide helpful guidance.
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