Family looking for help after 3-year-old toddler hit in Cookeville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Cookeville toddler is still on life support Thursday after he was hit by a car on 12th Street last Saturday.

The 3-year-old was badly injured, and he no longer has brain activity.

His family said they plan to donate the boy's organs since they don't expect him to survive those injuries.

A GoFundMe was started to help his family. You can donate now by tapping this link.

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20-year-old seriously injured after stopping to help driver on I-24

Our viewers are the best! When Hannah McDonald highlighted the plight of Serenity Sumler, so many of you immediately stepped up. Serenity stopped to help a driver after spotting a wreck and was hit by another car, resulting in terrible injuries. Without the funds to pay for physical therapy, she was at a loss. Because of the kindness of others - she now can rehab and get back to school. Best of luck to her as she trains to become a chef!

- Carrie Sharp