A three-year-old child is being taken to the hospital after being hit by a construction truck that was backing up at a home in southwest Fresno.

Police say the incident happened in the backyard of a home on Stanislaus and Plumas streets just before 3 p.m. Thursday.

Investigators say a construction worker was backing up when they hit the small child.

The child was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center with a broken arm and head injuries.

They are now being taken to Valley Children’s Hospital.

The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police.

Stay with ABC30 for the latest details on this developing story.