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2 Children Struck In Pottstown: Police (UPDATE) 2 Children Struck In Pottstown: Police (UPDATE)
2 Children Struck In Pottstown: Police (Update) Two children are in the hospital after being struck by a car, the Pottstown Chief of Police Mick Markovich told Daily Voice on Friday, Oct. 11.  The collision happened near the corner of Beech and North Adams streets in Pottstown around 5:54 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, according to the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. "Two children ages 7 and 10 entered the roadway between two parked vehicles,"  Chief Markovich told us.   There is no crosswalk or lights at the intersection, according to Google Maps Street View.  The two children who were str…
Child Shot In York County Hospitalized In Carlisle, PA State Police Say (DEVELOPING) Child Shot In York County Hospitalized In Carlisle, PA State Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Child Shot In York County Hospitalized In Carlisle, PA State Police Say (Developing) A boy is in the hospital after being shot in Central Pennsylvania, state troopers announced on Monday, Oct. 7.  The unnamed child was taken in a private vehicle to  Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital in East Pennsboro Township on Sunday, Oct. 6, according to PSP Troopers in Carlisle.  The preliminary investigation has led PA State Police to believe the child was shot in Carroll Township, York County, although the investigation remains active. There is no threat to the public, according to PSP.  Check back here for updates. 
SUV Spins Out, Hits Concrete Barrier In Sunday Morning Route 3 Rutherford Crash: Police SUV Spins Out, Hits Concrete Barrier In Sunday Morning Route 3 Rutherford Crash: Police
SUV Spins Out, Hits Concrete Barrier In Sunday Morning Route 3 Rutherford Crash: Police A child was injured in a crash early Sunday morning, Oct. 6 on Route 3 in Rutherford, police said. A Honda CRV occupied by a family of four, two adults and two children, spun out and struck the concrete barrier during the crash with a 2022 Mercedes Benz operated by a 33-year-old woman, Rutherford Police Lt. Craig Capoano said. The crash happened just before 8:30 a.m. in the local westbound lanes right at the Clifton border. The child suffered a minor injury and the parents told police they'd take their child to their own doctor or local hospital for medical care. The lane was briefly …
Boy, 8, Driving E-Bike Fractures Leg In Medford Crash: Police Boy, 8, Driving E-Bike Fractures Leg In Medford Crash: Police
Boy, 8, Driving E-Bike Fractures Leg In Medford Crash: Police An eight-year-old boy driving an electric bicycle broke his leg in a crash in Medford, authorities said. Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Wakefield Drive and Taisley Court at around 9:55 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, the Medford Township Police Department said in a news release. Investigators said a 2016 Honda Civic was driving east on Wakefield and approached the intersection. The car and the e-bike collided, causing the boy to be ejected. The boy suffered leg fractures and was brought to Cooper University Hospital in Camden. The 33-year-old man drivin…
Juvenile Reportedly Struck By Vehicle Near Edgewood School (DEVELOPING) Juvenile Reportedly Struck By Vehicle Near Edgewood School (DEVELOPING)
Juvenile Reportedly Struck By Vehicle Near Edgewood School (Developing) One person was reportedly struck by a vehicle in Harford County on Monday morning, resulting in a massive response in Edgewood. Volunteer firefighters from the Abingdon Fire Department and paramedics were called to the 2300 block of Willoughby Beach Road at around 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 23, where there was a reported crash not far from the Edgewood High School involving what was described as a child. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire and a @HarfordCoDES EMS unit are on scene of a child reportedly struck by a vehicle in the 2300 block of Willoughby Beach Road in #EdgewoodMD. pic.twitt…
2-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV In Village Of Kaser 2-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV In Village Of Kaser
2-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV In Village Of Kaser An investigation is underway after a 2-year-old girl was struck and killed by a van in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Rockland County at 3:10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, on Calvert Drive in the village of Kaser in Ramapo. According to Ramapo Police Lt. Michael Gannon, responding officers found the child was struck by a 2014 Honda Odyssey and had sustained life-threatening injuries.  The girl was transported to Nyack Hospital by Hatzolah Ambulance and later died from her injuries, Gannon said. The victim's name is not being released at this time. The driver o…
Woman, 3 Kids Started Brawl At Mays Landing Cinema That Hospitalized 3 Others: Police Woman, 3 Kids Started Brawl At Mays Landing Cinema That Hospitalized 3 Others: Police
Woman, 3 Kids Started Brawl At Mays Landing Cinema That Hospitalized 3 Others: Police An Atlantic City woman and three children were accused of assaulting four people at a Mays Landing movie theater, authorities said. Kierra McQueen, 32, was arrested and charged with simple assault, the Township of Hamilton Police Department said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 28.  Officers responded to a report of a large fight at Regal Hamilton Commons at around 8:52 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Investigators said McQueen and the children assaulted four people, including a cinema employee.  Three victims were brought to a hospital for their injuries. …
Child Hospitalized After Being Struck By Van Pulling Out Of East Rutherford Driveway Child Hospitalized After Being Struck By Van Pulling Out Of East Rutherford Driveway
Child Hospitalized After Being Struck By Van Pulling Out Of East Rutherford Driveway A child was hospitalized after being struck by a van while riding a scooter on a Bergen County street Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 21, police said. The 11-year-old was riding on Boiling Springs Road when they were struck by a 2013 Ford Ecoline E350 exiting a driveway around 4:45 p.m., Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. The child was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries to the calf and upper thigh. 
Patrol Car Strikes 5-Year-Old Girl, Philadelphia Police Say Patrol Car Strikes 5-Year-Old Girl, Philadelphia Police Say
Patrol Car Strikes 5-Year-Old Girl, Philadelphia Police Say A child was hospitalized after being struck by a police car in Southwest Philadelphia on Tuesday night, June 4, authorities say.  A patrol officer hit a 5-year-old girl on the 1600 block of South Ithan Street just before 7:30 p.m., PPD said. She was taken to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is reportedly in stable condition.  No one else was injured and the crash is under investigation, police said. 
Child Struck, Killed By Car In Danbury Parking Lot Child Struck, Killed By Car In Danbury Parking Lot
Child Struck, Killed By Car In Danbury Parking Lot A young child was struck and killed by a car in a parking lot in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Danbury around 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the area of Shelter Rock Road. According to Erin Henry of the Danbury Police, officers were dispatched to a home on Shelter Rock Road for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a young child.  When officers arrived they learned that a child had been struck by a car in the parking lot, Henry said. Henry said the child was taken to the hospital, where they died from their injuries.  "This tragic incident ap…
6-Year-Old Child, Man Shot In Newark 6-Year-Old Child, Man Shot In Newark
6-Year-Old Child, Man Shot In Newark A man in his 20s and a 6-year-old child were hospitalized after being shot on Tuesday, Nov. 1 in Newark, authorities said. Police responding to a report of shots fired on the 300 block of South Orange Avenue found the victims, who were taken to University Hospital for treatment around 7 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The incident remains under investigation. No further information was available.
Child Riding Bike Crashes Into Ambulance In Montgomery County, Police Say Child Riding Bike Crashes Into Ambulance In Montgomery County, Police Say
Child Riding Bike Crashes Into Ambulance In Montgomery County, Police Say A child riding a bike was injured after crashing into an ambulance in Montgomery County on Friday, March 18, authorities confirmed. An ambulance heading to a 911 call said the 12-year-old bicyclist "entered the road unsafely," and struck the passenger side of the vehicle in the 4000 block of West Skippack Pike in Skippack Township around 3:30 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police. The boy -- who was not wearing a helmet -- was taken by a nearby EMS company to a local hospital for treatment of suspected broken bones and head trauma, police said. No other injuries were reported. …
UPDATE: Child Riding Bike Crashes Into Ambulance In Montgomery County, Police Say UPDATE: Child Riding Bike Crashes Into Ambulance In Montgomery County, Police Say
Update: Child Riding Bike Crashes Into Ambulance In Montgomery County, Police Say A child riding a bike was injured after crashing into an ambulance in Montgomery County on Friday, March 18, authorities confirmed. An ambulance heading to a 911 call said the 12-year-old bicyclist "entered the road unsafely," and struck the passenger side of the vehicle in the 4000 block of West Skippack Pike in Skippack Township around 3:30 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police. The boy -- who was not wearing a helmet -- was taken by a nearby EMS company to a local hospital for treatment of suspected broken bones and head trauma, police said. No other injuries were reported. …
Child Hospitalized After Being Shot In PA Park Child Hospitalized After Being Shot In PA Park
Child Hospitalized After Being Shot In PA Park A child has been hospitalized after they were shot with walking in a park on Thursday morning, according to a release by Harrisburg police The child had been walking along the Riverfront Park Trail in the 500 block of South Front Street in Harrisburg, when "they heard a shot and realized that they had been hit," police say. Police learned of the shooting when the child arrived at the hospital around 8:45 a.m.  The child's age has not been released, but police believe they will not succumb to their injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can call Harrisburg po…
Child Struck By Vehicle In Hudson Valley Child Struck By Vehicle In Hudson Valley
Child Struck By Vehicle In Hudson Valley A child suffered a leg injury after being hit by a vehicle on a roadway in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place a little after 9 a.m., Monday, Dec. 6, at 372 Blauvelt Road in Monsey, said the Ramapo Police. The child was transported to Westchester Medical Center with a minor leg injury, police said.
Child, 6, Woman, 28, Shot In Harrisburg Child, 6, Woman, 28, Shot In Harrisburg
Child, 6, Woman, 28, Shot In Harrisburg A child and a woman were shot Monday night in Harrisburg. The shooting happened in the 1400 block of Berryhill Street before 7 p.m., according to area police. When officers arrived, they found two victims, a 6-year-old and a 28-year-old woman. Both victims were taken to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact police at 717-558-6900.
Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Fairfield County Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Fairfield County
Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Fairfield County A mother and her child were evacuated by firefighters from their Fairfield County apartment after a fire broke out in their master bedroom, according to officials.  Norwalk firefighters said they responded to the Avalon Apartments on Belden Avenue at approximately 9:12 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 with four engines, two trucks, a rescue team and a command vehicle.  A small fire in the master bedroom of the two-bedroom apartment was reportedly held in check by the apartment's sprinkler system, then extinguished by responding firefighters, the Norwalk Fire Department said.  The m…
SEE ANYTHING? Bullet Fired Into Clifton Home Misses 1-Year-Old Child SEE ANYTHING? Bullet Fired Into Clifton Home Misses 1-Year-Old Child
SEE Anything? Bullet Fired Into Clifton Home Misses 1-Year-Old Child A bullet fired into a Clifton home missed hitting a baby, authorities said. Police turned to the public Tuesday for help investigating the shooting, as well as another a few days later. They don't appear related, authorities said. The first occurred around 9:45 p.m. Aug. 12 on Hamilton Avenue. At least three rounds were shot into the front of a home occupied by a family, including a 1-year-old child, Police Lt. Robert Bracken said. "Fortunately, no one was struck," he said. The only description of the shooter that authorities have are that he's a young Hispanic male, Bracken said. The…