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Child Killed After Being Struck by Car While Riding Bike on Cherokee Street

Law enforcement agencies are investigating to establish cause, determine fault, decide on potential charges.

Overview

  • A child riding a bicycle was fatally struck by a car on Cherokee Street in New Bedford, police said.
  • Officers responded to the crash at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and found the child with fatal injuries.
  • The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, and no charges have been announced.
  • New Bedford police, Massachusetts State Police and the Bristol County district attorney's office are conducting a joint, active investigation.
  • Mayor Jon Mitchell offered condolences to the family and city officials withheld the child's identity and age while investigators gather facts.