NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – New Jersey prosecutors are investigating after a child was fatally struck by a car in Parsippany on Tuesday.
The accident happened around 5:30 p.m. when a 2022 Mazda CX-5 traveling in the area of Littleton Road struck an 8-year-old boy. Police said the victim was believed to be riding a bike when he was struck.
Paramedics from Saint Clare's Denville Hospital and Par-Troy EMS responded to the scene.
However, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver remained at the scene, police said.
No further information was released.
Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll announced that an investigation is ongoing.