A 3-year-old boy was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after he was struck and run over by a vehicle driven by a family member at a residence in LaGrange, authorities said.
The incident happened shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the Penobscot County community north of Bangor. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to authorities, the young child was seriously injured after coming into contact with the vehicle. Investigators have not yet released details explaining how the boy came to be in the vehicle’s path or whether the incident was accidental.
Following the incident, family members initially began transporting the injured child toward a hospital themselves. During the journey, a state fire investigator encountered the family and assisted in getting the boy to an ambulance in Orono.
Emergency medical personnel then took the child to a hospital for treatment. His injuries were described as serious, although authorities had not immediately released additional information about his condition.
The circumstances of the incident have raised concern in the LaGrange community, particularly because of the child’s young age. Investigators are working to establish a complete timeline of what happened at the residence and how the vehicle came into contact with the child.
The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office remains involved in the investigation. Authorities have not announced whether citations or criminal charges are being considered, and no additional information regarding potential legal action was immediately available.
Investigators are expected to examine evidence from the scene and speak with those who were present as they work to determine the exact sequence of events.
For the child’s family, the incident has brought a frightening and uncertain situation as they wait for updates on his recovery. The quick actions of family members, the state fire investigator and emergency medical personnel helped ensure that the injured boy received medical attention.
Further information about the child’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the incident may be released as the investigation progresses.
The thoughts of the LaGrange community are with the 3-year-old boy and his family as he receives medical care. Everyone affected by the incident is hoping for his recovery and strength for his loved ones during this difficult time.
