The 2-year-old boy struck by a car Friday in a Mill Road driveway has succumbed to his injuries, New Canaan’s police chief said.
The vehicle was attempting to back out of the driveway when it struck the child, Chief Leon Krolikowski said in a press release. Police have said they received a report of the accident around 4 p.m. and that the boy had been transported to Norwalk Hospital.
Out of respect for the family, police are releasing no further details.
New Canaan’s highest elected official, First Selectman Rob Mallozzi, said Saturday: “A terrible tragedy has visited this community.”
“I speak for our entire town when I express that we are all devastated by the tragic loss this family has experienced; our collective hearts go out to this family,” Mallozzi said in a written statement. “I know that New Canaan’s churches, families, friends and institutions will be on hand to assist in any manner possible to comfort and help during this time of need and beyond.
“I also want to acknowledge our First Responders, who, while prepared to react to any number of emergencies, could never be in a position to be fully prepared for the scene they encountered and assisted on yesterday. I know they did all in their capacity to help and our community stands with them to offer any help and support necessary.
“We are here, we are prepared to help and we offer our deepest sorrow and condolences on this loss.”
The tragic accident remains under investigation, Krolikowski said.
“We ask that the family is given the respect and support they need during this very tragic time,” he said. “The family is in our thoughts and prayers.”