Child Hit by Driver Rushing Gunshot Victim to Hospital

Authorities investigating incident in Fall River, Massachusetts

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:37am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car side mirror reflecting the faint glow of emergency vehicle lights, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a hit-and-run accident.The aftermath of a hit-and-run accident involving a child highlights the need for better emergency response protocols in chaotic situations.Fall River Today

Police in Fall River, Massachusetts, are investigating an incident where a child was struck by a car that was reportedly rushing a gunshot victim to the hospital. The child was brought to a nearby hospital for treatment and is expected to be okay, while the gunshot victim is also expected to survive. The driver who hit the child fled the scene, and it's unclear if they will face any charges.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangerous and chaotic situations that can arise when people take matters into their own hands and try to transport gunshot victims to the hospital rather than waiting for emergency services. It raises questions about public safety, the need for better emergency response protocols, and the potential legal consequences for drivers who leave the scene of an accident.

The details

According to police, the child was struck by an oncoming car on Choate Street in Fall River on Friday evening. The driver who hit the child then took off after the crash. Investigators believe the driver was rushing a gunshot victim to the hospital at the time, though the location of the original shooting incident is unclear. Both the child and the gunshot victim are expected to survive their injuries.

  • The incident occurred on Friday evening in Fall River, Massachusetts.

The players

Fall River Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and determine if the driver who hit the child will face any charges.

The takeaway

This tragic event underscores the need for better emergency response protocols and coordination to ensure the safety of all community members, even in chaotic situations. It also raises concerns about the potential legal consequences for drivers who flee the scene of an accident, even if their intentions were to transport a gunshot victim to the hospital.