7-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Spokane Apartment Complex Crash, Driver Arrested

Spokane, WA (July 16, 2026) – A 7-year-old child was injured after being struck by a vehicle onWednesday evening at an apartment complex in Spokane’s north side, leading to the driver’s arrest on a vehicular assault charge.

According to the Spokane Police Department, officers responded at approximately 7:30 p.m. on July 10 to an apartment complex in the 121 East Wedgewood area after receiving reports that a child had been hit by a vehicle. Investigators determined the child had been riding a bicycle in the parking lot when the collision occurred.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the injured child to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities said the 7-year-old was listed in stable condition following the crash.

Officers contacted the driver involved and reportedly observed signs of impairment. During the investigation, authorities gathered information indicating recent drug use before the collision. The driver, identified as 34-year-old man, was taken into custody and booked into the Spokane County Jail on one count of vehicular assault.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation as authorities continue to review the events leading up to the crash.

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