OCEAN CITY, Md. — Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has suspended tram services one day after a 2-year-old boy was struck and killed on the boardwalk.
"There are no words to convey the profound sadness we feel for the family and their unimaginable loss. We are devastated and heartbroken," said Meehan. "Ocean City is a tight-knit community, and we grieve together in times like these. We are committed to supporting the family and ensuring that everything possible is done to prevent such tragedies in the future."
Details are still limited on how this exactly happened, but police say the toddler was hit while crossing the southbound tram lane of the boardwalk near Dorchester Street.
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Both tram conductors remained at the scene of the crash. Meehan said the town would continue to cooperate with the investigation.
In the meantime tram rides will remain suspended until further notice.
Although police aren't publicly releasing the child's name at this time, a make-shift memorial is up close to where the tragedy occurred.
Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact detective Panitch by email at bpanitch@oceancitymd.gov or by phone at 410-723-6610. Police ask that you reference case number 2024-00-3922.
