5-year-old boy struck by vehicle, seriously injured while crossing street in Foxborough, police say
A 5-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross the street on Saturday, police said.
Around 11 a.m., police and fire crews responded to the area of 332 Central St. for a crash involving a pedestrian.
When emergency responders arrived, they found a 5-year-old boy who had been struck by a passing vehicle. The boy was taken to a local hospital, police said. His condition was not known Saturday night.
A preliminary investigation found that the boy, who is not from Foxborough, was visiting family in a nearby house. Police said he was outside playing with his older cousins who crossed the street to play with other neighborhood children. The 5-year-old then followed other children and tried to cross the street when he was struck by the passing vehicle.
Further details on the crash were not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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