Overview

• Police say the child was crossing Brownstone Way in Bedford at about 7:50 p.m. on Friday when he was struck by a vehicle.
• Paramedics transported the three-year-old to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
• The force’s collision reconstruction unit has taken charge of the investigation to establish how the accident occurred.
• No charges have been laid as officers continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
• Halifax Regional Police extended heartfelt condolences to the boy’s family and thanked witnesses who remained at the scene.