A 3-year-old child dies after being struck by a vehicle in South Jersey: officials

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – Tragedy struck in South Jersey when a three-year-old child died from his injuries after being hit by a car.

Police in Evesham Township announced the death of the little boy on Thursday. Officials said the tragic incident occurred around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon near Holtec Drive and Route 73 in Burlington County.

The three-year-old child, a Lindenwold resident, was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. First responders immediately began life-saving measures and then the child was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where he was in critical condition.

Unfortunately, the boy passed away on Thursday, officials said.

The driver, an 81-year-old Cherry Hill resident, remained at the scene of the accident Wednesday and was cooperating with police.

Evesham Township police are continuing to investigate and ask anyone with information to contact them at 856-983-1116 or use the confidential tip line at 856-983-4699, email [email protected] or send anonymous tips via SMS to ETPDTIP 847411.