Delaware

Child Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident at Shingle Point Rd in Georgetown, DE

Published on: July 6, 2021

Date of Accident
July 5, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Shingle Point Rd, Georgetown, DE, USA

What Happened

Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that injured a child at Shingle Point Rd in Georgetown, DE on July 6th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 11 a.m. An ATV carrying three children under 18 collided with a truck under unclear circumstances. A 12-year-old was ejected from the ATV and hospitalized with serious injuries. Police say the truck stopped and the driver allegedly exited and checked on the children before getting back in the car and leaving the scene. The 12-year-old was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Delaware State Police
Vehicles Involved
ATV, Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
Shingle Point Rd
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

ATV collided with a truck that attempted to avoid the collision before stopping, checking on the ATV occupants, and leaving the scene

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