9-month-old boy, mom struck by van in Brooklyn

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Friday, July 24, 2015
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A 34-year-old woman and her 9-month-old son were struck by a van as they attempted to cross Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst Friday afternoon.



The accident happened at 12:53 p.m. at the intersection of Cropsey and Bay Parkway.



Police say a 28-year-old man was driving a white van south on Bay Parkway and made a right turn onto Cropsey, striking the two pedestrians.



The van stayed at the scene.



The victims were both taken to Lutheran Medical Center in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.



The mom had cuts to her face and some pain in her leg, and the little boy had a cut on his head.



The driver remained at the scene.



The investigation continues, but no criminality is suspected.

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