Two Children Injured by Vehicles in Waterbury, Somerset Incidents

Multiple incidents involving children being struck by vehicles occurred recently in different locations. In Colorado Springs, two children were hit by a Jeep while crossing outside a pedestrian zone, resulting in one serious injury; speed, drugs, and alcohol were not factors, and the road was temporarily closed. In Waterbury, Connecticut, two juvenile pedestrians were struck by a car near Sylvan Avenue and Keefe Street, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries; the driver remained at the scene, and investigations are ongoing. In Burnham-on-Sea, two children on bikes were hit by a silver Honda Civic, suffering only grazes and bruises and did not require hospital treatment; the driver briefly stopped but then left the scene, and police are appealing for witnesses and any dashcam footage. Authorities in all cases emphasize ongoing investigations and are seeking public assistance to clarify circumstances and identify involved parties. These incidents highlight concerns for child pedestrian and cyclist safety in various communities.