A young boy was killed Sunday afternoon after being struck by a car in Grafton, Massachusetts, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office.
Authorities said the 5-year-old boy, who has not been identified, was hit near his home on Samuel Drive at about 3:52 p.m.
The death appears to be the result of a tragic accident, the district attorney's office said.
The driver of the car has not been identified.
State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office and Grafton Police are investigating.
