In a deeply saddening turn of events, a young child from Woonsocket has lost her life following a road accident that occurred on Monday morning. The incident, which happened on Hamlet Avenue, involved the pedestrian and a vehicle. The girl was pronounced deceased on Tuesday evening at a local children's hospital. Her mother, who also sustained severe injuries during the collision, remains hospitalized. The community is in mourning as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

Sorrowful Incident Unfolds in Woonsocket

In the quiet town of Woonsocket, an unimaginable tragedy unfolded on a Monday morning in early autumn. On Hamlet Avenue, just after dawn, a 4-year-old resident named Eliza was walking alongside her mother when they were struck by an automobile. This heartbreaking event left the young girl critically injured. Despite valiant efforts by medical professionals at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Eliza succumbed to her injuries the following night.

The mother, a 32-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries in the same incident and was transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment. She continues to receive care there. The driver involved in the collision is a local man in his mid-twenties. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident, with support from the state attorney general's office.

This devastating event has shaken the close-knit community, reminding everyone of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety. It underscores the need for vigilance and caution when sharing roads with pedestrians, especially in residential areas. As the investigation progresses, the town comes together to offer support and condolences to the family during this incredibly difficult time.