A. J. Ross reporting live
Updated 50 mins ago
PLAINFIELD, New Jersey (WABC) -- A child is dead and his mother hospitalized in serious condition after they were struck by a car in Plainfield Wednesday morning.
The incident happened at the intersection of Park Avenue and West Second Street around 9 a.m.
The victims were taken to an area hospital, where the child died as a result of the injuries.
The preliminary information indicates a vehicle operated by an adult male was traveling south on Park Avenue while the pedestrians were crossing.
The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was not injured.
Plainfield police are currently investigating, and there is no other information available for release at this time.