A 4-year-old girl died of her injuries after being struck by a vehicle Saturday in the vicinity of West Inlet Road and West Atlantic Boulevard in Ocean City.
The accident occurred at 10:56 a.m., according to a news release. It is under investigation by the Ocean City Police Department and Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office.
The girl’s name was not released. No other information was immediately released by authorities about the accident.
Mayor Jay Gillian issued a statement urging the community to join him in extending thoughts and prayers to the families affected by the girl’s death.
“An accident took the life of a young Ocean City girl this morning. My heart goes out to the families and all who were affected by this tragedy,” he said.
Gillian announced that the Ocean City Division of Social Services will be available to help provide counseling services for anyone in need.
Contact the division by emailing skurtz-seif@ocnj.us or calling (609) 525-9288 at any time.
