A 5-year-old Jewish child has tragically passed away after he and another young boy were struck by a blue minivan in front of Yeshiva Ketana of Bensonhurst.
A 5-year-old Jewish child has tragically passed away after he and another young boy were struck by a blue minivan in front of Yeshiva Ketana of Bensonhurst.
Boro Park Hatzolah rushed to the scene, where they found one child in grave condition. Paramedics did all they could to save his life, but were unfortunately unsuccessful. Misaskim was on the scene and dealing with Kavod Hames.
The second child was taken to Maimonides Hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
Eyewitness said that the vehicle had initially left the scene, although it appears he may not have known he had struck the child. He was contacted and returned to the scene.
The NYPD is on the scene conducting an investigation.
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