Newport Police Department has confirmed that an 11-month-old child was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital by Med Flight on Tuesday evening after falling from a third-story window.
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at about 6:20 p.m., the Newport Police Department said in a press release that the officer responded with the Newport Fire Department to a Lucas Avenue address for a report of someone bleeding. Before their arrival, Newport Police Department says an 11-month-old child was taken to Newport Hospital who had fallen from a 3rd story window.
The child was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital by Med Flight.
The incident was investigated by Newport Police Detectives and was found to be an accident, according to the Newport Police Department.
At this time, Newport Police Department says that the medical status of the child is unknown.
Update – May 15: WJAR reports that the child is expected to be ok.
The address, child, and family have not been identified.
Child’s name? Mothers name?
Immigration Status?