Child Struck by Vehicle in Fort Lauderdale
Published: September 19, 2026, at 10:15 AM
Updated: September 19, 2026, at 5:16 PM
Incident Overview:
An 8-year-old boy was struck by a car in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday and transported to Broward Health Medical Center as a trauma alert. The incident occurred in the 500 block of Southwest 27th Avenue, where the child was attempting to cross the street to reach a nearby convenience store.
Details:
- Emergency Response: The boy was taken to the hospital by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue medics.
- Driver’s Actions: The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Authorities have classified the incident as an accident and have not filed any charges.
- Road Conditions: Following the crash, northbound and southbound lanes in the area were closed.
- Current Condition: As of Saturday afternoon, the boy was reported to be in stable condition. His identity has not yet been released.
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