According to Baltimore County Police, just before 1 p.m., Baltimore County Police and Fire personnel responded to an alley in the 1900 block of Jasmine Road 21222 for a serious crash involving a pedestrian.The preliminary investigation into the crash has indicated that a tow truck and a four-year-old male pedestrian collided in the alley.
Investigators are still trying to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the collision.
The pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the tow truck was not injured and remained at the scene. The crash is under investigation by the Baltimore County Police Crash Team.
The Baltimore County Breaking News Team offers its condolences to the family and friends of the young child who was killed this afternoon. For those who may need assistance in coping with this sudden and tragic loss, grief counseling services are offered in the Dundalk area by Bay Counseling Services (7827 Wise Ave., open Monday at 9 a.m.). All local hospitals offer grief services as well, and we encourage you to contact your local hospital for support.
If any memorial gatherings are planned for this evening in or around the area of the accident, we will post the information on our FB page. Please be mindful of the needs of neighbors, friends, and relatives of all involved during this difficult time.
