Toddler Struck In Emerson

A tragedy was avoided when a 2-year-old child playing on a scooter in the street was struck in Emerson by a vehicle backing out of a driveway, responders said.

The child was conscious and alert when taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, responders said.
Photo Credit: *Boyd A. Loving (file photo)*

Jerry DeMarco

09/14/2022 7:40 p.m.

A neighbor on Dogwood Lane shouted, getting the driver to stop, shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, Police Chief Michael Mazzeo said.

The child had cuts and bruises on her head, face, chest and arms but was conscious and alert when taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, responders said.

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