Three-Year-Old Evesham Township Boy Struck by Car

A three-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Evesham Township Wednesday. The incident occurred in the area of Route 73 near Holtec Drive, where the child was traveling on foot with an adult. Evesham Township Police officers and firefighters initiated life-saving efforts at the scene and transported the child to Cooper University Hospital.

Police said the driver was an 81-year-old Cherry Hill resident who was traveling southbound when he struck the child. Police said the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. No charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the accident is urged to call Evesham Township Police.

Accidents involving young children being struck by vehicles frequently result in severe injuries or fatalities. In efforts to reduce the number of incidents involving child pedestrians, the state has been actively working to implement measures such as increased traffic enforcement and awareness campaigns.

Children are most at risk in urban areas, during after-school hours, and in residential neighborhoods, and are most likely to be struck while crossing the street or playing near traffic or parked cars. Contributing factors include speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, and failure to yield at crosswalks. Per law, pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections, including unmarked crosswalks, when crossing major roadways.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, call Kitrick, McWeeney & Wells, LLC today at 732-920-8383 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Located in Manasquan and Brick, New Jersey, we serve clients in Middlesex County, Atlantic County, Mercer County, Monmouth County, and Ocean County.