Child struck, killed by car on Newland Street in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A child has died as a result of a crash on Newland Street in Springfield Monday evening. Springfield Police Department Spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that at approximately 5:00 p.m., an officer working at Baystate Medical Center shared that a juvenile was privately brought to the hospital after being involved in a crash. The accident took place on the 0-100 block of Newland Street, where a vehicle reportedly struck the juvenile. She died from her injuries at the hospital. Springfield Police said that all parties involved in the crash have been accounted for. This comes as a safety reminder for pedestrians and drivers, especially as the weather gets warmer and more people are outside. Drive especially slowly near crosswalks and residential areas, and as for pedestrians, always stay aware and look both ways before crossing the street. The Springfield Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident in conjunction with the Hampden DA Motor Vehicle Homicide Unit. 22News will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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