New York Daily News

Tot who bolted into intersecti­on hit by car

- Kerry Burke

A 3-year-old boy was critically hurt Wednesday when he ran from his mother and was struck by a car in Brooklyn, police said.

The tyke was walking with his mom near 44th St and 13th Ave in Borough Park around 2 p.m. when he unexpected­ly bolted into the crosswalk.

He was hit by a car going east on 44th St. The unlicensed 18-year-old driver had a green light but could not stop in time. She stayed at the scene, but was cuffed for driving without a license.

The tot was taken to Maimonides Hospital in critical condition, but is expected to live, sources said.

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