WELLESLEY, Mass. — A child has been taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle outside a Wellesley elementary school.
According to police, the child was at the driveway to the Schofield School when a car turning into the parking lot hit them.
Child has "significant" injuries after being struck near entrance to Schofield School in #Wellesley. Latest on @boston25 at 6 and 6:30. pic.twitter.com/9fPS14SwC2
— Christine McCarthy (@ChristineMNews) May 18, 2017
Police tell Boston 25 News the child was an 8-year-old boy who has "significant.” He was taken by medical helicopter to a Boston hospital.%
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The driver, who is cooperating with the police investigation, was also hospitalized. Police said after their investigation that there is no reason to file any charges.
Child taken to hospital after being hit by car at Wellesley elementary school. Details as available: https://t.co/k5RPPMBw1J pic.twitter.com/gPSjRmhlch
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) May 18, 2017
The boy has not been identified, but Wellesley school officials said he does not go tot the Schofield School. He is however a student in the district. %
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Acura SUV that hit 8-year-old boy in #Wellesley school parking area towed away. Witnesses tell PD woman was driving very slowly. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/g4sAQe4ZQp
— Christine McCarthy (@ChristineMNews) May 19, 2017
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