Boy, 4, Airlifted After Pickup Truck Strikes Him At South Jersey Campground: Police

VINELAND, NJ — A boy was airlifted to the hospital after a pickup truck struck him Thursday on a South Jersey campground, authorities said.

A man was driving north through Malaga Campground in Vineland when his 2011 Dodge Ram pickup truck hit the boy around 4:40 p.m., police said. The boy, 4, was riding a pedal toy vehicle in the roadway at a low speed.

The child sustained serious injuries and was flown to Cooper Trauma Center with family. His condition wasn't immediately available.

No charges have been filed as of Friday morning.

Vineland Police are investigating the crash. Anyone with information can reach Ofc. Christian Morales at cmorales@vinelandcity.org or by sending an anonymous tip to VPD.TIPS.