Two children were transported to the hospital after a vehicle hit them in a downtown Morgan Hill traffic accident the evening of July 4, according to police.
About 9:10 p.m. July 4, Morgan Hill police were dispatched to a report of an injury collision at Monterey Road and Fourth Street, police said. While responding to the call, officers learned a white Jeep traveling northbound on Monterey Road had struck two juvenile pedestrians crossing the roadway.
Upon arrival, police located the involved parties and assisted the injured pedestrians. According to a July 5 press release from MHPD, it appeared both juveniles were crossing eastbound on Monterey Road, in the crosswalk. On of the children was riding his bicycle and the other was riding a scooter. Neither was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
One of the juveniles was trapped under the vehicle when police arrived, and had to be extricated by Fire/EMS personnel, according to police. MHPD Sgt. Bill Norman said at the scene that both children suffered “critical injuries.” They were transported to Valley Medical Center.
The female adult driver of the Jeep, who was not hurt in the accident, remained on the scene and cooperated with authorities, police said.
At the time of the collision, there were no signs the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol, police said.
The accident is under investigation by MHPD.
Anyone who witnessed the collision can call MHPD Cpl. Scott Silva at (408) 779-2101or the anonymous tip line at (408) 947-7867.
