Child dies after hit by ice cream truck, Detroit police say
A boy has died after he was hit by an ice cream truck Monday on Detroit's west side, according to police.
Police say the incident happened at about 7 p.m. in the area of Diversey Avenue and Rutland Street. Police did not release the child's age but said they are under 10. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the ice cream truck was described as an adult man. Police say he was taken into custody and released pending a further investigation. According to police, the driver remained at the scene after the incident and cooperated with officers.
"It's a very tragic scene. Our homicide fatal squad is investigating the case right now, and we made sure that we brought plenty of resources, including our Chaplain squad, to make sure that they're here to support the officers as well as the family. We're just here to pray for the family right now," said Captain Shannon Hampton with Detroit's sixth precinct.
