An 8-year-old boy died Friday afternoon in Brooklyn Park after a pickup truck struck him while he was riding an electric scooter, turning a routine day into a heartbreaking scene. The crash happened about 2 p.m. at the intersection of Candlewood Drive and Brunswick Avenue North, and emergency crews were dispatched to the scene. The death has left neighbors and officials searching for answers as investigators work to determine what happened.
What officials say
According to Brooklyn Park police, the pickup truck was towing a trailer when it hit the child. Investigators say the driver immediately called 911 and stayed at the scene. Officers told reporters the driver showed no signs of impairment and is cooperating with the investigation, and the Minnesota State Patrol is assisting in the probe. These details were reported by CBS Minnesota.
Investigation ongoing
"Police in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, say an 8-year-old riding an electric scooter died when a pickup truck struck him Friday afternoon," CBS Minnesota reported. Authorities say the probe remains active as officers review the scene and speak with potential witnesses.
