SAUGUS — A 9-year-old boy who was hit by a car and dragged 50 feet Friday night is in stable condition.
At about 7:30 p.m., Saugus police responded to a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle in the area of 166 Walnut Street, according to the department.
Upon arrival, officers learned that three children were crossing Walnut Street from the Kohl’s plaza to get to Walgreens when one boy was struck.
A 29-year-old Saugus man, driving a 2014 Nissan Rogue, was traveling west on Walnut Street. As he turned right into Walgreens, he struck the boy, who has not been identified, dragging him approximately 50 feet, police said.
He was taken to a Boston hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening, and is currently in stable condition. The other two children involved were not injured.
Following an investigation, police learned that the driver had a green light when he was making the right turn. Weather conditions and darkness are believed to have played a factor in the crash. The driver will not be charged, according to the department.
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