Cops: 3-year-old dies after getting hit by vehicle in Evesham, NJ

EVESHAM — A 3-year-old boy that was struck by a vehicle in the area of Route 73 and Holtec Drive has died, according to township police.

Authorities made the update Thursday afternoon, one day after the tragic collision.

Police were called to the scene at around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

When authorities arrived, they found that a boy, from Lindenwold, had been hit by a vehicle traveling south on the highway, according to police.

First responders initiated life-saving efforts on the child, who was transported to Cooper University Hospital in Camden.

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The driver, an 81-year-old man from Cherry Hill, stayed on the scene. He is cooperating with the investigation, police said.

As of Wednesday afternoon, no charges or summonses had been issued.

New Jersey 101.5 is trying to learn whether the toddler was being supervised at the time, and/or how he ended up being struck by the vehicle.

Anyone with information related to the collision is being asked to contact the Evesham Police Department at 856-983-1116. Emails can be sent to KennedyS@eveshampd.org.

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