Car Strikes 4-Year-Old As He's Running Down NJ Roadway: Cops

WILLIAMSTOWN – A 4-year-old was fighting for his life after he was struck by a car as he was running down a New Jersey roadway this week, police said. Authorities are looking for additional information.

The Williamstown boy, who was not identified, suffered "serious bodily injury" in the incident, police said.

The crash happened on Monday at 6:40 p.m. when a white Nissan Xtera was traveling north on North Main Street, near Cross Keys Avenue, in the Williamstown section of Monroe Township in Gloucester County, police said.

The boy was running south in the northbound travel lane when the Nissan struck him in the area of 1540 North Main St., police said.

The 44-year-old driver of the Nissan remained on scene after the crash and was not injured. The boy was transported to Cooper Trauma Center in Camden.

This crash is being investigated by Officer Shipley of the Traffic Safety Unit. Anyone with information should contact police at 856-728-9800 x578

This is a developing story. Patch will have more information as it becomes available.