Cherry Hill, NJ (April 08, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash with a reported head injury involving a child was reported Sunday, April 6, near 2300 West Route 70 in Cherry Hill. Emergency units were dispatched to the scene near the King of Pizza restaurant following the initial call.
Further details about the child’s condition and the circumstances of the crash have not been confirmed at this time.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with the child and their family as they receive medical care.
What Should Parents Know About Child Head Injuries from Crashes in New Jersey?
Head injuries involving children in car crashes are treated as a medical priority, even when symptoms appear mild at first. The developing brain can respond differently to trauma than an adult brain, and signs of a serious injury are not always visible right away. In New Jersey, emergency crews are trained to take extra precautions when a child with a possible head injury is involved in a crash.
Parents and caregivers should be aware that a child may seem fine immediately after a collision but develop symptoms like headaches, confusion, or drowsiness in the hours that follow. Medical evaluation after any crash involving a potential head injury is strongly advised, regardless of how the child appears at the scene. Route 70 in Cherry Hill is a busy commercial corridor where crashes can occur at any hour, making prompt response from emergency units especially important.
