John Alexander Day, 8, McKenzie Mae Hudson, 5, and Tyler James Hudson, 4, killed and their mother critically injured after being struck by pickup in crosswalk on Main Street in Springfield, Oregon
Modified Date:
Wed, 04/08/2015 - 4:13pmAccident Date:
Sunday, February 22, 20153 children die when pickup strikes them while crossing street
The four were in or near a crosswalk near a grocery store.
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Three children ages 4 through 8 were killed and their mother critically injured when they were struck by a pickup truck Sunday afternoon in Springfield, Oregon. The family was crossing Main Street near 54th Street just before 5 p.m. when they were struck. The woman was transported to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. The pickup driver cooperated with investigators and was taken to a police station, but no charges have been filed. Police urge anyone who witnessed the crash to call the Springfield Police Department and speak with Officer Brian Antone at (541) 726-3714.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Children/Minors InvolvedPeople Involved:
John Alexander Day
McKenzie Mae Hudson
Tyler James Hudson
Roadway:
Main Street near 54th StreetCity:
Springfield, ORCounty:
Lane County, ORArea:
Eugene, OR
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