For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 21, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 978-841-9948
Email: john@jgpr.net

*Joint Release* Maynard Police and Fire Departments Respond After Child is Struck by Vehicle

MAYNARD – Chief Mark Dubois and Chief Anthony Stowers report that the Maynard Police and Fire Departments responded after a child was struck by a vehicle this afternoon.

On Monday, Nov. 21, at approximately 2:42 p.m., Maynard Police and Fire responded to Tiger Drive for a report of a child struck by a vehicle.

Upon arrival, first responders discovered that a 9-year-old boy had been struck by a Honda Odyssey van. The 9-year-old was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

An initial investigation determined that the boy was walking home from school when he ran out into the street and in front of the Honda. The vehicle was traveling approximately 10 mph at the time. There was no damage to the vehicle.

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