3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Struck by Car in Evesham Township; Driver Charged

October 18, 2024
3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Struck by Car in Evesham Township; Driver Charged
  • At the time of the accident, the child was not in a vehicle and was accompanied by an adult.

  • Unfortunately, the boy succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on October 17, 2024.

  • A tragic incident occurred on October 16, 2024, when a 3-year-old boy from Lindenwold, New Jersey, was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Evesham Township.

  • Emergency responders quickly transported the child to Cooper University Hospital, where he remained in critical condition.

  • The driver has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, and authorities are considering additional charges following the child's death.

  • Authorities are actively seeking information about the incident and encourage witnesses to contact Evesham Police or Crime Stoppers.

  • The crash resulted in the closure of southbound lanes on Route 73 between Greentree Road and Holtec Drive as the investigation continues.

  • The accident took place around 8:30 AM at the intersection of James Cook Drive and Heatherton Road.

  • The child was hit by a southbound car driven by an 81-year-old man from Cherry Hill, NJ, who remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

  • Footage from the scene revealed a child's scooter abandoned near the location of the accident, prompting further inquiries.

  • Local resident Melinda Ambros described the crash site as 'very dangerous' and highlighted ongoing safety concerns at the intersection.

  • The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing, with police working to establish the details.

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