Hit-and-run driver strikes toddler

A toddler was struck in a hit-and-run collision near the Coddingtown Mall in Santa Rosa Thursday afternoon, an emergency dispatcher said.

The incident was reported at 2:41 p.m. on Range Avenue and the child was taken to a hospital, the dispatcher said.

The vehicle was described as an older model white van. Range Avenue between Guerneville Road and Edwards Avenue was closed until around 4:15 p.m., according to Santa Rosa police.