Brooklyn, NY (July 19, 2025) – A young boy was hospitalized after a vehicle struck him near a playground in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood Friday evening.

According to reports, the crash took place at approximately 5:30 p.m. on July 18 along Bedford Avenue. Authorities confirmed that an 11-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car close to a local playground. Emergency responders arrived promptly, and the child was taken to a hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition.

Investigators have not released information on the events leading up to the crash, and no arrests or citations have been reported. Police continue to review the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The location near a playground raises safety concerns for both drivers and pedestrians in the area, and authorities are urging the public to exercise heightened caution in residential zones.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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