An 11-year old boy suffered serious injuries and is in an Ottawa hospital after being hit Friday night in Schumacher.

Timmins Police say it happened on Fourth Avenue at around 7:45pm, when a westbound black 2014 Toyota Corolla struck the boy.

The boy was sent to Timmins hospital, but required further treatment and was sent to Ottawa.

Police say the driver of the vehicle is known, but would like additional eye-witness accounts to assist in the investigation. If you have any information on this case, call Timmins Police at 705-264-1201.

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