A serious incident occurred in Malden, Massachusetts, when a young boy and his mother were hit by a city-owned truck while they were crossing the street. The accident happened around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Summer and Maple streets, as confirmed by Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin to both Boston 25 News and WCVB's NewsCenter 5.
The boy, who sustained an apparent head injury in the collision, was conscious and alert when emergency responders arrived at the scene. He has since been transported to a local hospital for treatment, but the severity of his injuries remains unclear. "The vehicle was a 'pick-up style truck' that is owned by the City of Malden," stated a report published by Boston 25 News, though additional details about the incident were not readily available on Thursday.
Fortunately, the child's mother was not injured during the incident. As of now, information about the driver of the city truck and the circumstances leading up to the accident have not been disclosed. The Malden Police Department is likely continuing its investigation into the matter.
In the wake of the collision, the community is awaiting further updates on the condition of the young boy and any potential safety measures to be discussed or implemented at the site of the crash. "The child was conscious after the crash and that they were transported to an area hospital to be treated for an apparent head injury," Chief Cronin told WCVB's NewsCenter 5 in a statement.
