Boy, 3, Critical After Being Struck By Car On Route 73 In Evesham: Police

A 3-year-old boy was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle on a busy New Jersey roadway, police said.

10/16/2024 7:59 p.m.

The Lindenwold child was struck by a southbound 81-year-old Cherry Hill driver on Route 73 at Holtec Drive around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 in Evesham, according to local police.

Evesham police officers and firefighters immediately initiated life-saving efforts on the child, who was taken to Cooper Hospital. The child remains in critical condition.

The Cherry Hill driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Members of the Evesham Police Department’s Traffic Unit, Investigative Bureau, and the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office are collaboratively investigating the collision.

No charges were filed as of press time.

Anyone with information regarding this collision, is asked to contact the Evesham Police Department at 856-983-1116, confidential tip line 856-983-4699 / email KennedyS@eveshampd.org, Anonymous tips text ETPDTIP to 847411.

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