Hatzolah Ambulance Hits Young Child
Tragedy in Boro Park: 6-Year-Old Boy Fights for Life After Ambulance Strike
A quiet morning in Boro Park turned into a desperate medical emergency after a volunteer ambulance, returning from a call without its emergency lights, struck a 6 year old boy.
A tight knit Brooklyn community is currently holding a vigil for a 6 year old Jewish boy who remains in critical condition following a devastating accident involving a volunteer ambulance on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the heart of Boro Park, specifically on 52nd Street between 15th and 16th avenues. Local residents watched in dismay as the very organization dedicated to saving lives became central to a tragic sequence of events that has left a young child fighting for his life at Maimonides Medical Center.
The circumstances surrounding the collision are currently being scrutinized by the New York City Police Department. Preliminary reports have confirmed that the Hatzolah ambulance was returning from a previous emergency call at the time of the impact. Crucially, investigators noted that the vehicle was not operating with its emergency lights or sirens activated when the boy was struck. Immediately following the accident, Hatzolah paramedics on the scene transitioned from their return trip back into emergency mode, providing life saving care to the child before rushing him to the hospital.
The response from law enforcement was immediate, with NYPD officers and specialized highway patrol personnel securing the area for several hours to conduct a thorough investigation. After ensuring the child was in the hands of trauma surgeons, the ambulance driver and the vehicle returned to the scene of the crash to cooperate fully with the police inquiry. While the specific factors that led to the boy being in the path of the vehicle remain under investigation, the event has cast a somber shadow over the neighborhood during the traditional day of rest.
As the 6 year old continues to receive intensive care, the community has rallied in support, with many gathering to offer prayers for his recovery. Hatzolah of Boro Park, an organization deeply embedded in the local fabric, is known for its rapid response and compassion, making this specific incident particularly painful for both the volunteers and the residents they serve. Authorities are expected to provide further updates as the reconstruction of the accident continues, but for now, the primary focus remains on the survival of the young victim who was caught in this heartbreaking misfortune.