Oct 22, 2024
A Wilbur Cross early childcare staffer and a young child ​“sustained fractures” after two adults and three kids were hit by a car while on a walk near the school.The incident occurred this past Friday, Oct. 18, at 10:20 a.m. at the intersection of Cold Spring Street and Livingston Street in East Rock, according to New Haven Police Department spokesperson Officer Christian Bruckhart.Bruckhart told the Independent that five individuals — two adults and three children — were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after the incident occurred. Those five people were affiliated with the child care center based out of Wilbur Cross High School at 181 Mitchell Dr. They were walking near the school.“The driver remained on scene and was issued an infraction for failing to grant the right of way,” Bruckhart reported.According to New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) spokesperson Justin Harmon, all five individuals were released from the hospital. One teacher and one child ​“sustained fractures,” and the other teacher is still receiving follow-up tests. Harmon also told the Independent that a social worker assigned to the child care center drove the program director to the hospital Friday to visit the injured staffer and the families of the impacted children.The child care center is overseen by partnerships with the United Way and Early Head Start programs. It is made available to NHPS student parents throughout the district.Representatives of United Way and Early Head Start, Wilbur Cross Principal Matt Brown, and Asst. Supt. Paul Whyte also offered support to the child care staffer on site on Friday, according to Harmon. ​“They have been in regular touch over the weekend and into the new week,” he said. ​“The director has been in constant touch with all involved.”
Respond, make new discussions, see other discussions and customize your news...

To add this website to your home screen:

1. Tap tutorialsPoint

2. Select 'Add to Home screen' or 'Install app'.

3. Follow the on-scrren instructions.

Feedback
FAQ
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service