Wadsworth 3-year-old hit by vehicle during parade

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Wadsworth, Ohio
Broad Street near Auble Street
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Wadsworth Ohio in Wadsworth, Ohio: A 3-year-old child was hit by a vehicle during the Blue Tip Parade in Wadsworth, Ohio on Tuesday evening around 6:40 p.m. The driver of a modified ride-on minicar lost control while performing a stunt, went off the roadway, and struck the child who was watching the parade on the lawn. The child was transported to Akron Children's Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police do not believe alcohol or drugs were involved, and the crash remains under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Driver of the modified ride-on minicar At-fault party

Original reporting

Wadsworth 3-year-old hit by vehicle during parade

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