Troopers release picture of car sought in hit-and-run that injured 4-year-old

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol has released a picture of a vehicle sought in a hit-and-run crash that sent a four-year-old to the hospital.

The crash happened at 3:37 p.m. Monday on Dorchester Manor Boulevard, Trooper Nick Pye said. The vehicle was traveling west and hit the child, 4-year-old De’avion Blake. Blake was transported to an area hospital.

Troopers say this is a picture of the vehicle involved in the incident. — Troopers say this is a picture of the vehicle involved in the incident.(SCHP)

According to investigators, the suspect was driving a grey 2020-2022 Kia K5, and the vehicle may have damage to the front driver side of the car.

The crash is being investigated by the Highway Patrol’s Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team, Pye said.

Authorities say the picture shows a representation of the model of the car involved in the... — Authorities say the picture shows a representation of the model of the car involved in the incident.(SCHP)

There was no word on the child’s condition.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Highway Patrol at 803-385-3107 or 1-800-768-1504, or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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