Sunshine Turns to Trouble: Auburn Woman and Baby Hospitalized After Street Accident

In Auburn, a sunny day took a turn for the worse when a woman and her 10-month-old baby were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. The incident unfolded just before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and High Street. The mother was pushing her stroller when the vehicle, turning onto High Street, collided with them. Thankfully, the vehicle was traveling under the speed limit, yet both the woman and her baby suffered major head injuries and were rushed to the hospital.

Authorities are investigating the crash and believe that the blinding sun could have impaired the driver’s visibility. Fortunately, there were no signs of drugs or alcohol being involved. After the accident, High Street was temporarily closed, causing quite a scene before eventually reopening by 5:30 p.m. Here’s hoping they both make a speedy recovery—after all, it’s hard to keep up with a toddler, even without an incident like this!