Monroe County, GA (May 13, 2026) – A 3-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon after being pinned between two vehicles in an accidental incident at a residence in Monroe County.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 4:10 p.m. to a home in the Shady Road area following reports of a child suffering serious injuries. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and provided aid before the child was transported by air ambulance to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for treatment.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured child, and we hope for a full recovery.
Child Injury Accidents Involving Vehicles
Accidents involving children and vehicles can happen quickly, especially in residential driveways and private properties where multiple vehicles are present. Even low-speed vehicle movement can result in severe injuries when pedestrians or children are nearby.
Authorities often remind drivers and vehicle owners to ensure vehicles are secured before starting them and to remain aware of children playing or standing near moving vehicles. Extra caution is especially important when operating vehicles with manual transmissions or while working on parked vehicles.
