OCEAN CITY POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A FATAL PEDESTRIAN COLLISION ON THE BOARDWALK INVOLVING A 2-YEAR OLD CHILD

Ocean City, MD - The Ocean City Police Department is actively investigating a serious incident that took place this evening on the boardwalk. The unfortunate occurrence involved a fatal collision between a young pedestrian and an Ocean City Tram. The accident happened around 8:14 p.m. on the Boardwalk near Dorchester Street.

The pedestrian was a 2-year-old male who was crossing the Boardwalk tram pad near Dorchester Street when the incident occurred. After the tragic incident, Ocean City EMS personnel confirmed the individual's passing at the scene. 

Currently, the case is under investigation by the Ocean City Traffic Safety Unit, which is asking for the local community's help in providing more information about the incident. If you have any knowledge of the occurrence, please contact PFC Panitch by emailing bpanitch@oceancitymd.gov.

The department has also made available an anonymous tip line at 410-520-5136 and an email address, crimetips@oceancitymd.gov, where you can share information. You can also reach the police department directly at 410-723-6610. When reaching out, please quote the case number 2024-00-3922.

At this stage, the pedestrian's identity remains undisclosed due to the family's ongoing notification process. This is a developing story, and updates will be posted as more information becomes available.