Child hit by car in Decatur is back home

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A young girl struck by a car in Decatur has recovered enough to return home!

A’Milyon Mollohan, 5, was hit by a car on June 8 when she was crossing the street on East Condit Street. The victim's mother heard screams and the driver taking off.

Decatur police said they arrested the driver involved and he has been issued felony citations. The investigation is ongoing and more charges could be filed.

On Friday, A'Milyon returned home and was surprised with gifts from the Decatur Fire Department.

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help her after she suffered a broken femur bone in her left leg, among other injuries. She needed surgery in the aftermath. As of Friday, the campaign had raised over $1,300 out of a $3,000 goal.