MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested Thursday after a 9-year-old was struck last month by a vehicle in Southaven, police said.
Frank Burks, 34, was taken into custody after police identified him as the driver in connection with the case.
Southaven Police said that Burks is facing charges related to leaving the scene of a crash that caused injuries.
On May 16, just before 3 p.m., a 9-year-old was riding a small minibike in the area of Chesterfield Drive and Farmington N. when the child was struck by a vehicle.
Hit-and-run driver strikes 9-year-old on bike in Southaven, MS
The driver of the vehicle left the scene and continued southbound on Chesterfield Drive, officers said. Investigators identified the suspect vehicle as a black Mercedes, believed to be an S550 model…