• A 4-year-old boy was hit by a pickup truck at Malaga Camp in Vineland
  • He was flown to Cooper Trauma Center with serious injuries
  • Police say the crash is under investigation

Child Hit by Pickup Truck at Malaga Camp

Authorities in Cumberland County say a young child was seriously injured when he was struck by a pickup truck.

The incident happened around 4:40 Thursday afternoon on the grounds of the Malaga Camp on North Delsea Drive.

The Vineland Police Department says a 2011 Dodge Ram pick-up truck, which was being driven by 44-year-old Timothy Cooper of Vineland, was heading northbound through the campground when he struck a 4-year-old boy, who was riding a pedal toy vehicle in the road at a low speed.

Child struck by a pickup truck on the grounds of the Malaga Camp in Vineland NJ - Photo: Google Maps
Child struck by a pickup truck on the grounds of the Malaga Camp in Vineland NJ - Photo: Google Maps
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Boy Airlifted to Cooper Trauma Center

Due to his injuries, he was flown to Cooper Trauma Center in Camden for treatment.

In a press release on Friday morning, authorities did not provide an update on the child's condition.

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Investigation Continues; No Charges Filed

No charges have been filed and the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ofc. Morales with the Vineland Police Department's Traffic Unit.

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