A child riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle on Northcrest Place in Lakewood’s West Gate neighborhood early Monday evening.
The incident occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m., when the child was hit by a passing vehicle under still-unclear circumstances. Hatzolah of Central Jersey responded immediately to the scene, providing initial care for a leg injury sustained in the collision.
The child was stabilized on site before being transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Sources say the injury does not appear to be life-threatening.
Lakewood Police are investigating the incident to determine the cause and any contributing factors.
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