Crime & Safety

Meriden Girl Struck, Injured After Colliding With UPS Truck: Report

A Meriden girl was skateboarding when she collided with a UPS truck on Tuesday evening.

A Meriden girl was skateboarding when she collided with a UPS truck on Tuesday evening.
A Meriden girl was skateboarding when she collided with a UPS truck on Tuesday evening. (Patch graphic)

MERIDEN, CT — A child was hospitalized after she was hit by a UPS truck while skateboarding in Meriden, according to NBC CT. Police said the girl was riding a skateboard when she collided with the UPS truck, which was making a turn.

The accident occurred at Guiel Place and Frary Drive on Tuesday evening.

The child suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

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