A grandfather who was walking across a street while holding a young boy was struck by a car in Worcester on Wednesday morning.The 57-year-old man was struck on Providence Street outside the Vernon Hill School, officials said. Witnesses said the man was holding his 4-year-old grandson while crossing the street in the crosswalk when he was struck by a blue Ford Taurus.He was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center to be treated for injuries to his head and legs. His injuries are described as non-life-threatening.The boy, who appeared to be uninjured, was also taken to the hospital to be evaluated.The driver of the car, an 85-year-old woman from Worcester, was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.NewsCenter 5 and WCVB.com will have more information when it becomes available.

A grandfather who was walking across a street while holding a young boy was struck by a car in Worcester on Wednesday morning.

The 57-year-old man was struck on Providence Street outside the Vernon Hill School, officials said. Witnesses said the man was holding his 4-year-old grandson while crossing the street in the crosswalk when he was struck by a blue Ford Taurus.


He was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center to be treated for injuries to his head and legs. His injuries are described as non-life-threatening.



The boy, who appeared to be uninjured, was also taken to the hospital to be evaluated.

The driver of the car, an 85-year-old woman from Worcester, was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

NewsCenter 5 and WCVB.com will have more information when it becomes available.

