A quiet Wednesday night in Chelsea, Massachusetts, turned tragic when a 2-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle and killed — a devastating reminder of how quickly life can change in an instant. The community is now left grieving as investigators work to determine what led to the child’s death.
According to Chelsea police, the crash occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Bellingham Street. Officers arrived at the scene and rendered aid to the toddler before she was transported to CHA Everett Hospital. She later died from her injuries, as reported by WMUR anchor and reporter Jennifer Eagan.
A neighbor who witnessed the aftermath described the moments just after the crash:
“When I went out to the street the car was reversing down the street. I got close to the girl to see how I could help.”
Police confirmed that the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with investigators. What caused the vehicle to strike the child has not yet been determined.
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office has opened an investigation into the incident. As of this reporting, no charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing.