From the Town of Ocean City:
Until further notice, Boardwalk Trams will not be operating. A potential date for service restoration has not yet been determined. We apologize for any inconvenience.
TODDLER KILLED BY TRAM ON BOARDWALK
OCEAN CITY, MD – (August 20, 2024): The Ocean City Police Department is currently investigating a fatal pedestrian collision involving an Ocean City Tram that occurred on August 20, 2024, at approximately 8:14 p.m. on the Boardwalk near Dorchester Street.
The pedestrian, a 2-year-old male, was crossing the Boardwalk tram pad near Dorchester Street when he was struck by a southbound tram. Ocean City EMS personnel pronounced the child deceased on the scene. Both Tram conductors remained on the scene.
The Ocean City Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the collision. If you have information about this incident, please contact PFC Panitch at bpanitch@oceancitymd.gov. Anonymous tips can also be left on our Tip Line at 410-520-5136, emailed to us at crimetips@oceancitymd.gov, or contacted directly by the Police Department at 410-723-6610. Please reference case number 2024-00-3922.
The name of the pedestrian is not being released at this time, pending notification of next of kin.
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