Police say a child is dead after being hit by a vehicle Monday night in Leominster, Massachusetts.
Officers and fire crews responded to the Market Basket on Sack Boulevard, near the Mall at Whitney Field, shortly after 6 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian crash.
The boy who was hit was taken to Leominster Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
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The driver of a Chevrolet Silverado, registered in Maine, stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police say.
The Leominster Police Department and Leominster Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Market Basket on Sack Blvd. at around 6:07 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.
Upon arrival, authorities say they found a juvenile victim who had been hit by a white Chevrolet Silverado, which was registered in the state of Maine.
The boy was taken to Leominster Hospital with serious injuries and died a short time later.
The police said the driver of the Chevrolet Silverado remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, as are several witnesses.
“The Leominster Police Department extends their sincere condolences to all who are impacted by this tragic event,” Chief Ryan Malatos said in a statement.
Police did not say whether the driver will be charged.
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