Crime & Safety
Report: Child Killed In Fort Greene Car Accident
New York Post reports SUV struck 9-year-old boy on DeKalb Avenue.
A 9-year-old boy was struck by a car and killed Saturday afternoon on DeKalb Avenue, according to the New York Post.
The paper reported that a car lost its brakes and jumped a curb, running into a wall and striking and killing a 9-year-old boy and injuring a 5-year-old boy and two women.
Several people at the scene reportedly tried to help before emergency workers arrived shortly before 1 p.m.
The Post reported that witnesses at the scene said emergency crews tried unsuccessfully to pry the 9-year-old out from under the SUV at the scene for more than a half hour.
The driver reportedly remained with his vehicle after the accident.
For more, check out the New York Post here.
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