Child Struck by Vehicle in Taunton, Airlifted to Hospital

Child Struck by Vehicle in Taunton, Airlifted to Hospital

A young child was rushed to a Boston-area hospital via medical helicopter following a collision with a vehicle in Taunton on Wednesday afternoon. According to Taunton Police, the incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. in front of 183 Winthrop Street. Preliminary investigations revealed that the child ran into the roadway and was struck by an oncoming car. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The child, whose identity has not been released, sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported to Morton Hospital in Taunton. Due to the severity of the child’s injuries, a medical helicopter was dispatched to airlift the child to a specialized trauma center in Boston. The child’s condition is currently unknown. Police cordoned off the area while they conducted their investigation. Traffic was diverted, but there were no major delays. The circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation. Taunton Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to contact them at (508) 821-1477. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured child and their family during this difficult time.

Child Struck by Car in Taunton

Taunton, MA – A child was struck by a car in Taunton on Thursday afternoon and flown to a hospital with serious injuries. The incident occurred at the intersection of Bay Street and Winthrop Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. According to police, a vehicle driven by a 25-year-old man struck a 7-year-old child who was crossing the street. The child was conscious and breathing at the scene but sustained significant injuries. They were transported by medical helicopter to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with police. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Bay Street was closed for several hours while police investigated the incident. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes. Additional details about the child’s condition and the investigation are expected to be released by police in the coming days.