A 9-year-old boy was severely injured in a parking lot incident in Southbridge when he was hit by a pickup truck while tying his shoe. The child was on his way to school, accompanied by two peers, when he stopped to tie his shoes. Emergency responders found him with significant injuries to his hip and leg. He was transported to UMass Medical Center, where his injuries, although severe, are not life-threatening. The driver, a 37-year-old man, reportedly did not see the child and the investigation is ongoing.
The 9-year-old boy was severely injured Monday morning when he was struck by a pickup truck in a Southbridge parking lot as he tied his shoe.
Investigators determined the boy was walking to school with two other children when he stopped to tie his shoes and was hit by a pickup truck.
The driver, a 37-year-old man, was traveling through the parking lot slowly but did not see the child who was bending over.
The police stated that the boy is receiving treatment for his injuries, which, thankfully, are not life-threatening.
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