A 10-year-old boy was airlifted to an Orlando hospital after being struck by a car Sunday night in Brevard County.

  • Boy was struck at Astronaut and West Central boulevards
  • Vehicle involved in crash stopped

The incident happened at about 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Astronaut Boulevard (A1A) and West Central Boulevard in Cape Canaveral. Investigators say the boy was walking with his family when he ran into the roadway.

The child was flown to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando. As of Monday, the boy was responsive and being checked for internal injuries.

The vehicle involved in the crash stopped, and the driver cooperated with investigators.