2-Year-Old Boy Struck by Two Vehicles in Hit-and-Run in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion

Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood was the site of a harrowing incident involving a 2-year-old boy who was hit by two vehicles in a hit-and-run. NBC Philadelphia reports that the accident occurred last night at the intersection of 33rd and Susquehanna Streets. The family, while getting ready to place their son in the car, saw him walk into the street and become struck by a blue SUV and then a white truck, both drivers subsequently fleeing the scene.

The child was rushed to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with scratches and bruises, as stated by Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small in a statement obtained by FOX 29. Treated for his visible injuries and undergoing a CT scan, he is now in stable condition and has returned home. While the area is known to have dim lighting conditions, 6ABC notes that there is no excuse for the drivers' failure to stop and provide assistance.

Chief Inspector Small emphasized the gravity of the situation. "First of all, it's very, very cowardly to strike a little boy and then flee the scene. You should remain on scene and render aid," he told 6ABC. He mentioned that such incidents could be accidental, but the act of fleeing transforms it into a more severe offense, potentially leading to charges of aggravated assault and fleeing the scene of an auto accident.

As the investigation continues, the police are on the lookout for the drivers of the blue SUV and the white pickup truck involved in the incident. "So this two-year-old little boy is extremely lucky because he was conscious and he's in stable condition and right now he has scratches and bruises to his head and face," Chief Inspector Scott Small explained to NBC Philadelphia. The community is urged to come forward with any information that might lead to the drivers' apprehension.