Fort Lauderdale police responded to a call on Saturday, September 19, 2026, reporting that a child had been struck by a vehicle in the 500 block of Southwest 27th Avenue. Officers arrived at the scene and located an 8- to 10-year-old boy lying near the roadway along with the vehicle involved in the collision.
Fire rescue crews were dispatched to the location shortly after police secured the area. The emergency responders assessed the boy’s condition and determined that he required immediate medical attention. They placed the child on a stretcher and transported him to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Police officials confirmed that the vehicle remained at the scene while investigators began gathering information. The department did not release details about the driver or the cause of the incident at the time of the report. The focus of the responding units remained on providing aid to the injured child and ensuring the safety of the surrounding neighborhood.
The incident occurred on a residential stretch of Southwest 27th Avenue, a road that typically sees a mix of local traffic and pedestrian activity. Responders noted that the area was promptly cleared to allow emergency vehicles to operate without obstruction. The boy’s condition was described as serious, prompting his transport to a medical facility where doctors would determine the extent of his injuries.
Fort Lauderdale Police Department and fire rescue personnel continued to work together on the investigation, collecting statements and evidence to piece together the circumstances surrounding the collision. No further injuries were reported, and there were no additional vehicles involved in the incident.
Authorities asked anyone with additional information about the event to contact the department, though the immediate priority remained the boy’s health and the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.