Crime & Safety

Update: 3-Year-Old in Tractor Accident in "Good Condition" at Yale

On Monday, a young Clinton girl either fell off a tractor or was run over, sustaining injuries.

 

Update as of 9:45am, Sept. 18:

According to the Clinton police, they have confirmed that the 3-year old girl involved in the tractor accident Monday is in "good condition" at Yale Hospital.

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"Our hopes and prayers are with her for a full and speedy recovery," said Sgt. Jeremiah Dunn of the CPD.

Earlier story:

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Shortly after 6 p.m. Monday, Clinton Police responded to a tractor accident at 110 Commerce Street involving a 3-year-old girl.

Sgt. Jeremiah Dunn of the Clinton Police said that the girl, who is not being named at this time, was with a parent, also not being named, seated on a tractor when she either fell off or was run over, sustaining injuries.

The tractor was in motion when the incident occurred, said police.

The child was rushed to Yale-New Haven Hospital.

"She was conscious and alert when the ambulance arrived at Yale," said Dunn.

The 110 Commerce Street is a private home, noted Dunn. The tractor was not a lawn mower type vehicle but a medium-size vehicle with a bucket on one side and a scoop on the other. It has two seats, one allegedly held the parent, the other allegedly the young girl.

The incident is reminiscent of a tragic accident earlier this summer involving a Branford 2-year-old and his grandfather.

The incident is currently under investigation.

Look to the Clinton Patch for more details as they become available.


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