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Child Hurt in Parade Stunt Gone Wrong
24 Jun
Summary
- A three-year-old child was injured by a ride-on car at a parade.
- The vehicle lost control during a stunt and left the roadway.
- The child sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.
A tragic incident occurred during the Blue Tip Parade on Tuesday evening, resulting in a three-year-old child being hospitalized. The event took place around 6:40 p.m. on Broad Street near Auble Street.
A modified ride-on car, reportedly operated by someone performing a stunt, veered off the roadway after the operator lost control. The vehicle subsequently collided with a three-year-old child who was in attendance at the parade.
Emergency services, including Wadsworth Police and EMS, responded promptly to the scene. The injured child was transported to Akron Children's Hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Authorities have indicated that alcohol and drugs are not believed to have played a role in the crash.
The Wadsworth Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine the exact cause and contributing factors.
