3-Year-Old Killed In Car Accident; Police Say He Was Not In Child Safety Seat
Updated: Thursday, 09 Jun 2011, 12:11 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 09 Jun 2011, 12:11 PM EDT
By myfoxdc
HANOVER, Md. - A 3-year-old boy was killed in a car accident Wednesday when the vehicle he was riding in struck a tree.
The accident happened shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Ridge Road near Furnace Avenue in Hanover.
Police say the 16-year-old driver lost control, swerved and drove off the road, then struck a large tree.
The driver and four other occupants sustained severe injuries and were taken by ambulance to the University of Maryland Hospital Shock Trauma. Police believe only two of the occupants wore safety belts.
Investigators say the 3-year-old was seated on the lap of the center, rear passenger and not in a child safety seat.
He was transported to St. Agnes Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Officers say speed, reckless driving and driver error may have contributed to the accident.
The investigation is still continuing at this time.
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