Saturday night 4-year-old boy was struck by a Marshalltown Police vehicle driven by Office David Danielson. The Accident happened near the Woodbury Street and N 12th Ave. intersection. Officer Danielson immediately called for medical treatment for the child, the Marshalltown Fire Department and Unity Point Ambulance services both responded. The accident did not appear to result in serious injury for anyone. The 4-year-old boy, son of Laura Gonzalez-Saravia, was treated for a wound on his right foot and lower leg, and had various scratches and abrasions. Upon review of the video, Officer Danielson was navigating around an Ice Cream truck when the 4-year-old ran out into the road. An investigation into the accident is still on-going.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB