Crime & Safety

Child Getting Off Bus Seriously Injured In Haverhill Crash

A 9-year-old getting off the bus Thursday afternoon was hit by a pickup truck and seriously injured, according to police.

A 9-year-old getting off the bus Thursday afternoon was hit by a pickup truck and seriously injured, according to police.
A 9-year-old getting off the bus Thursday afternoon was hit by a pickup truck and seriously injured, according to police. (Patch Graphics)

HAVERHILL, MA — A 9-year-old getting off a bus was struck by a pickup truck and seriously injured Thursday, according to Haverhill police.

The accident occurred at Main Street and 13th Avenue at 5:30 p.m. The child was hit by a 2003 Toyota Tacoma.

The child was seriously injured and flown by medical helicopter to a Boston-area hospital.

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The Toyota stopped at the scene of the crash, according to police.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

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Those with information on the crash can call Officer Jason Pearl at 978-373-1212, ext. 1532.

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