6-Year-Old 'Critically Injured' In Bergen County Crash: Police

MAYWOOD, NJ — A 6-year-old was critically injured Monday when he was struck by an oncoming car on Spring Valley Road in Maywood, Police Chief Terence Kenny said.

In what authorities said appeared to be a "serious and unfortunate accident," a 25-year-old Englewood driver of a Honda Civic was traveling south, when the child ran into the road and was struck by the car, Kenny said.

Police said that a delivery van stopped in front of a house had obstructed the driver's view of the sidewalk, where the child ran out from. The driver stopped immediately and remained on scene, and the child was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Based on statements from witnesses and a preliminary traffic investigation, the crash appeared to have been an accident, police said. As of this time, no traffic summonses will be issued to the driver.

Residents who live in the area may see skid marks in the road where the crash occurred. These skid marks were caused by a skid test performed during the investigation, which is still pending. Anyone who witnessed the crash are asked to call Maywood police at 201-845-8800.