Child, 3, Dies After Being Hit By Car On Cape Cod

SANDWICH, MA — A young child was killed after being struck by a car on Sunday, local officials said.

Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois and Sandwich Police Chief Jason Keene announced the news Sunday night.

The Sandwich Police Department received a 911 call reporting a pedestrian was struck by a car around 3:30 p.m. First responders were dispatched to the area and, upon arrival, emergency personnel located a 3-year-old child who was injured.

The child was transported to a nearby hospital and later succumbed to their injuries, officials said.

The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Due to the ongoing investigation and the sensitive nature of the incident, no further information will be released at this time, officials said.