3-year-old boy dies after being struck by car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey
A 3-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey, Evesham police said Thursday.
Police said the accident happened around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday near Route 73 and Holtec Drive in Evesham Township.
According to police, an 81-year-old man was traveling southbound on Route 73 when he struck the child with his vehicle.
First responders treated the child at the scene and took him to Cooper Hospital.
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said.
At this time, police said the driver has not been charged.
Evesham Township Police and the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office are investigating the incident. Anyone with information is urged to call 856-983-1116.
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