3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Struck by Car in Evesham Township; Driver Charged
October 17, 2024At 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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