Child Struck by Vehicle Near Daycare [NEWPORT NEWS, VA]

A child was hospitalized Thursday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle near a daycare facility in Newport News, according to the Newport News Police Department. Officers responded to the area of Jefferson Avenue and Brick Kiln Boulevard at approximately 3:31 p.m. on August 13, 2026, following reports of an auto-pedestrian crash. Upon arrival, officers located a child who had been hit by a vehicle. Preliminary investigation revealed that an adult female was leaving a daycare when her car made contact with one of her children. The child sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Newport News Police Department’s investigation is ongoing.

Jefferson Avenue is a major commercial corridor in Newport News, and the area near Brick Kiln Boulevard includes businesses and other locations that generate vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the day. Drivers in parking lots and areas where children may be present should remain alert to pedestrians and surrounding vehicle movements.

When a child is injured after being struck by a vehicle, the circumstances surrounding the collision may raise important legal questions for the family. Investigators may review factors such as the vehicle’s movement, the driver’s visibility, the child’s location, and other available evidence to determine how the crash occurred.

Depending on the circumstances, families of children injured in pedestrian accidents may have legal options under Virginia law. The specific facts of the collision, available insurance coverage, and the nature of the child’s injuries may all be relevant when evaluating a potential claim.

Claims involving injured children can involve considerations that differ from claims involving adults. The child’s age and the circumstances surrounding the collision may be important when determining how Virginia law applies to a particular case.

Virginia law also generally tolls the statute of limitations for minor victims until they reach the age of majority, but acting promptly still matters — evidence fades, witnesses become harder to locate, and the official investigation may be concluded long before a family is ready to explore legal options. Consulting with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney in the days and weeks following a crash involving a child helps ensure all available legal protections are fully understood and preserved.

If your child was injured in a vehicle crash anywhere in Newport News or across Hampton Roads, Breit Law is here to help your family navigate what comes next. With more than 47 years of trial experience, William Breit has fought for injured Virginians and their families throughout Newport News, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and all of Hampton Roads — and he is not afraid to take your case to court. To speak with an experienced Virginia personal injury attorney, contact us today.

Source: wavy

Map showing Jefferson Avenue and Brick Kiln Boulevard in Newport News, Virginia, near the area where a child was struck by a vehicle on August 13, 2026.