Child hit by car near Madison school

Incident occurred near Toki Middle School and Orchard Ridge Elementary

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A child was struck by a vehicle around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday near Toki Middle School and Orchard Ridge Elementary in Madison, Wisconsin. Paramedics responded and transported the child to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns around schools and the need for increased traffic calming measures and driver awareness in school zones to protect vulnerable pedestrians.

The details

According to the Madison Fire Department, the collision occurred on Russett Road near the two schools. The child's injuries were non-life threatening, and the driver's actions and potential charges are still under investigation.

  • The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Madison Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the incident and transported the injured child to the hospital.

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What’s next

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the collision and whether the driver will face any charges.

The takeaway

This accident underscores the importance of increased safety measures around schools, such as lower speed limits, more visible crosswalks, and driver education, to protect children walking to and from school.