Two kids hit by car in east brunswick crash while walking near intersection
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Two kids hit by car in East Brunswick crash while walking near intersection

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August 18, 2025

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A quiet Saturday afternoon turned chaotic when two children, ages 11 and 13, were struck by a vehicle while crossing near Rues Lane and New Brunswick Avenue in East Brunswick, sending both to the hospital and prompting an ongoing police investigation.

The crash occurred around 1:49 p.m. when East Brunswick officers responded to emergency calls reporting two juveniles hit by a car at the intersection. According to authorities, the 11-year-old suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital. The 13-year-old sustained minor injuries and was also transported for evaluation.

The driver of the vehicle involved remained on scene and was not injured, police confirmed. No arrests or charges have been filed as of Sunday, and investigators are still working to determine how the incident unfolded.

The East Brunswick Police Department’s Traffic Safety Section, led by Patrolman David Methner, is leading the probe into the crash. Officials have not released further details regarding the identities of those involved or the circumstances leading up to the incident.

Police have not disclosed whether the children were crossing at a marked crosswalk or if speed or distraction were factors. The intersection remains under scrutiny as part of the investigation.

The department did not provide any timeline for when more information will be made available.

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Key Points

  • Two children, ages 11 and 13, were struck by a car Saturday afternoon in East Brunswick
  • The 11-year-old suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries
  • The cause of the crash is still under investigation

A serious crash left two kids hospitalized after being hit by a car while crossing a busy East Brunswick intersection.

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