A shocking traffic accident in New Jersey left a mother and her two young children hospitalized after they were struck by a moving 18-wheeler while crossing a street on their way to school. The frightening incident, which was captured on surveillance video, unfolded in broad daylight and has left residents and local officials deeply shaken.
Authorities are continuing to investigate exactly how the crash occurred.
The family was walking to School
According to local reports, the incident took place at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday near the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Wilson Avenue in Jersey City.
The mother was walking with her young son and daughter as part of their normal morning routine. Witnesses said she was holding both children by the hand as they approached the intersection and prepared to cross the street…