Crime & Safety

Dallas Police Arrest Sarah Cunningham In Connection To Hit-And-Run Of 5-Year-Old

Sullivan was struck by a car last month while he was walking with friends from school to Timberview Recreation Center in North Dallas.

Christian Sullivan, 5
Christian Sullivan, 5 (Sullivan family/CBS Texas)

December 16, 2023

DALLAS - Police have arrested Sarah Cunningham, 35, for a collision involving injury after she reportedly hit Christian Sullivan, 5, then fled.

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Christian Sullivan, 5/Sullivan family/CBS Texas

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Earlier this month, the child's mother, Rachel Kotzin told CBS News Texas that authorities had identified Cunningham. But it wasn't until Dec. 15 that she was taken into custody.

Sullivan was struck by a car last month while he was walking with friends from school to Timberview Recreation Center in North Dallas.

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