Newark Police investigating major injury collision 
Press Release
On July 10, 2013 at 8:07 pm, the Newark Police Department responded to Newark Boulevard at Ruschin Drive to investigate a collision involving an auto versus two bicyclists. A family of 3 (Mother, Father, and 5-year-old male) was in the crosswalk at the time of the collision.
The mother and 5-year-old male were struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on Newark Boulevard. The mother sustained moderate injuries and her 5-year-old child sustained serious injuries after being struck by the vehicle. A citizen pulled the child out from under the vehicle and rendered lifesaving first aid. The mother and child were transported to a local trauma center.
The driver of the vehicle is a 72-year-old female and she is cooperating with the investigation. Alcohol and drugs are not considered a factor in this collision.
Due to the severity of the injuries, the Newark Police Department Traffic Division was called out to investigate the collision.
Updates will be provided via Nixle.
Releasing Officer: Sgt. Manuel DeSerpa (510)578-4247
Address/Location
Newark Police Department CA
37101 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-578-4237
