UPDATE: Ocean City Tram Services Suspended Until Further Notice Following Fatal Collision Involving 2-Year-Old Child
UPDATED 08/21/24: The Town of Ocean City, Maryland has suspended all boardwalk tram services until further notice following the fatal collision involving a 2-year-old child that occurred on Tuesday, August 20th. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, who expressed his deepest condolences on behalf of the Town, says Ocean City is committed to supporting the family and ensuring that everything possible is done to prevent such tragedies in the future. Ocean City police say the 2-year-old boy was crossing the tram pad Tuesday night near Dorchester Street when a southbound tram struck and killed him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Town is fully cooperating with law enforcement and relevant authorities in their ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Full Statement from Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan:
Mayor Rick Meehan expressed his deepest condolences on behalf of the Town. “There are no words to convey the profound sadness we feel for the family and their unimaginable loss. We are devastated and heartbroken. Ocean City is a tight-knit community, and we grieve together in times like these. We are committed to supporting the family and ensuring that everything possible is done to prevent such tragedies in the future.”
The Town asks the community to join them in keeping the family in their thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning.
Earlier Posts:
Ocean City police say a 2-year-old boy was struck and killed Tuesday night by a boardwalk tram. He was crossing the tram pad near Dorchester Street when a southbound tram struck and killed him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ocean City Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision
OCEAN CITY, MD – (August 20, 2024): The Ocean City Police Department is currently investigating a fatal pedestrian collision involving an Ocean City Tram that occurred on August 20, 2024, at approximately 8:14 p.m. on the Boardwalk near Dorchester Street.
The pedestrian, a 2-year-old male, was crossing the Boardwalk tram pad near Dorchester Street when he was struck by a southbound tram. Ocean City EMS personnel pronounced the child deceased on the scene. Both Tram conductors remained on the scene.
The Ocean City Traffic Safety Unit is currently investigating the collision. The Traffic Safety Unit is asking any individuals with information regarding this incident to please contact PFC Panitch at bpanitch@oceancitymd.gov. Anonymous tips can be left on our Tip Line at 410-520-5136, email us at crimetips@oceancitymd.gov, or contact the Police Department directly at 410-723-6610. Please reference case number 2024-00-3922.
The name of the pedestrian is not being released at this time, pending notification of next of kin.
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Original Post from 9 p.m.:
A toddler was critically injured Tuesday night on the Ocean City boardwalk at Dorchester Street.
It happened around 8:13 p.m. Preliminary reports suggest the toddler was crushed by the tram’s tire.
