6-year-old Killed in Tractor-trailer Accident on Elm Street in Andover, MA
Andover, MA — May 9, 2023, a 6-year-old was killed due to a tractor-trailer accident at around 5:15 p.m. along Elm Street.
Preliminary information about the accident was released by Andover Police and Essex County officials. Their statements said that the collision occurred at the intersection of Elm Street and Main Street.
Right now, exact circumstances are unclear. It appears from reports that a Sysco food distribution truck was driving through the intersection at the time. Somehow, the truck hit a 6-year-old child in the roadway. As a result, that child sustained fatal injuries. No other injuries were reported.
While the exact details are still under investigation, it was said in reports that "other people were also in the crosswalk." It's unclear whether the truck or the pedestrians had the right-of-way. Police did not report any charges or citations. Locals are expressing concerns about the safety of the intersection as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident.
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