Crime & Safety

Cape Cod Infant Hit, Killed By Truck

A 14-month-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle in Mashpee Friday, authorities said.

MASHPEE, MA — A 14-month-old Mashpee boy was struck by a car and killed Friday night, authorities said. The crash happened at about 5:30 p.m. on Coombs Lane; the boy was transported to Falmouth Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to WHDH

The cause of the crash is under investigation. No charges have been announced against the driver.

The incident was an "unimaginable tragedy," Mashpee police said in a statement.

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"Our deepest condolences go out the child's family, friends and all those involved," the statement said.

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