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Child still in critical condition after being hit by car in Clearwater Beach

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A 4-year-old boy is still in critical condition after he was hit by a car Sunday morning in Clearwater Beach, authorities said.

The Clearwater Police Department and Clearwater Fire and Rescue responded to the call in the 400 block of South Gulfview Boulevard in Clearwater Beach.

The child suffered "potential life-threatening injuries" after he was struck by the car, according to a city of Clearwater press release.

He was flown to All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg by medical helicopter.

The child was struck by a 2024 Ford Expedition being driven by a valet driver at the Opal Sands, located at 430 S. Gulfview Blvd.

The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.