A young child is dead after a Massachusetts pedestrian crash despite the efforts of first responders.
According to police, at just after 9:30 p.m., Chelsea Police officers responded to the area of 156 Bellingham Street following a report that a young child had been struck by a motor vehicle.
Upon arrival, officers located a two year old female child suffering from serious injuries. Chelsea Police officers, alongside the Chelsea Fire Department and emergency medical personnel, provided emergency medical aid at the scene.
The child was transported to Cambridge Health Alliance in Everett, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Preliminary information indicates that the vehicle operator is the boyfriend of the child’s mother. The incident occurred shortly after the mother and child were dropped off in front of their home on Bellingham Street.
The operator was interviewed by Chelsea Police detectives and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, and has since been released.
Based on preliminary witness statements and evidence gathered during the ongoing investigation, this incident appears to be a tragic accident. Investigators continue to review the circumstances surrounding the event.
Chief Keith Houghton stated that “this is a tragic incident involving the death of a very young child. On behalf of the Chelsea Police Department, I extend our deepest condolences to the child’s family and loved ones. Our officers and emergency responders provided immediate assistance at the scene and did everything possible to help save the young child. Our thoughts are with her family during this unimaginable loss, and we ask the community to respect their privacy during this extremely difficult time.”
