Child hit by vehicle near Gateway Mall in Lincoln

There was heavy rain and wind in the area when our crew arrived at the scene, but authorities have not said if that played a role

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — There was a scary reminder to slow down during inclement weather in Lincoln this morning, where a child was hit by a vehicle near Gateway Mall.

Reports of the crash first started coming in just before 7 a.m.

Witnesses said a 6-year-old boy had been hit at South 40th and O Streets.

Channel 8’s Nathan Greve says there was heavy wind and rain when he arrived at the scene, but authorities have not said if that played a role in this crash.

They did tell him that everyone is OK, however.