Woman hit 3 children in crosswalk, then left, police say

SALT LAKE CITY — A 44-year-old Utah woman was arrested Tuesday and accused of hitting three children in a crosswalk, allegedly because her windshield was obstructed.

On Jan. 3, a 2017 Dodge Journey hit three children — two 12-year-olds and a 13-year-old — in a crosswalk at 900 East and 900 South, according to a police booking affidavit.

Salt Lake police say at least two of the children were taken to a local hospital by their parents to be checked out as a precaution, but their injuries were “minor.” The affidavit says “one of the juveniles was seriously injured and lost consciousness in the collision.”…

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