Ezra Millard Obituary, Death; – A 13-year-old boy was tragically killed on Monday evening after being struck by a pickup truck in the vicinity of a Market Basket grocery store in Leominster, Massachusetts. The Worcester County District Attorney’s office has confirmed the identity of the victim as Ezra Millard, a resident of Leominster. The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. near the supermarket located on Sack Boulevard.
According to Leominster Police Chief Ryan Malatos, emergency responders discovered that the child had been hit by a 2018 Chevy Silverado, which is registered to a driver from Maine. The identity of the driver has not yet been disclosed, and no charges have been filed against them at this time. The child was transported to Leominster Hospital in critical condition but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
The Leominster Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident. They reported that the driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with law enforcement. Additionally, police are interviewing several witnesses who observed the collision.
The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office, along with the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit, the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Unit, and the Leominster Police Department, are all involved in the investigation of this fatal incident. In a statement, the Leominster Police Department expressed their heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this tragic occurrence.
