BEHIND IT RIGHT NOW AT 11. >> CHILD WAS AIRLIFTED TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER GETTING HIT BY A CAR IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY. THANK YOU FOR WATCHING GULF COAST NEWS. I’M PETER BUSCH AND I’M CHRISTY SOTO. IT HAPPENED IN THE WALMART PARKING LOT ALONG SOUTH MCCALL ROAD GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER EDWARD FRANCO IS THERE LIVE AS TROOPERS INVESTIGATE. PETER CHRISTIE. A CHILD WAS HIT BY A CAR ALLEGEDLY HERE AT THE WALMART PARKING LOT IN ENGLEWOOD ON MCCALL. >> ROAD YOU CAN SEE THE YELLOW JEEP BEHIND ME HERE IN THE PARKING LOT IN A BIG SECTION CLOSED OFF WITH CRIME SCENE TAPE IN FRONT OF THE PARKING LOT. THERE IS A SHOPPING CART LAYING ON ITS SIDE. WE’RE NOT SURE IF THAT IS PART OF THE INCIDENT, BUT ACCORDING TO CHARLOTTE COUNTY, PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE CREWS WERE CALLED ALONGSIDE AND WOOD FIRE TO THE SCENE AROUND 08:23PM. THIS EVENING. THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL IS INVESTIGATING THE CRASH. YOU CAN ALSO SEE A STATE TROOPER AND CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES HERE ON THE SCENE IN THE PARKING LOT AT THE WARMER. THE WATER JUST CLOSED AT 11, BUT YOU CAN ALSO SEE THAT THIS SECTION OF THE PARKING LOT IS STILL CLOSED. THERE WAS HELICOPTER THAT PICKED UP THE PATIENT THAT CHILD TO TAKE THEM TO TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL. WE REACHED OUT TO FHP AND ARE WAITING TO HEAR BACK ON THE LATEST OF THE STATUS REGARDING THAT CHILD. BUT YOU CAN COUNT ON GULF COAST USED TO LET YOU KNOW WITH THE LATEST ON THIS INVESTIGATION. AGAIN, IT SEEMS LIKE A CHILD WAS HIT HERE AT THE PARKING LOT. AND RIGHT NOW
3-year-old boy airlifted to hospital after being hit by vehicle at Walmart in Englewood
Updated: 11:40 PM EST Nov 25, 2025
A 3-year-old boy was injured after being struck by a vehicle at the Walmart on South McCall Road in Englewood.According to Charlotte County Public Safety, Fire & EMS crews were called to the scene at approximately 8:25 p.m. Tuesday.The Florida Highway Patrol said a 2018 Jeep was parked in a space when the child, who was with his mother and infant sibling, was standing next to the vehicle.According to FHP, his mother was putting the infant inside their vehicle when the 3-year-old walked in front of the Jeep and remained stationary.Troopers said the driver of the Jeep went forward and turned right before colliding with the child.The 3-year-old boy suffered critical injuries and was flown to Tampa General Hospital.FHP said the crash remains under investigation.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. —
A child was injured after being struck by a vehicle at the Walmart on South McCall Road in Englewood.
According to Charlotte County Public Safety, Fire & EMS crews were called to the scene at approximately 8:23 p.m. Tuesday.
Officials said one pediatric patient was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Gulf Coast News reached out to FHP for updates on the child’s current condition and what led up to the collision.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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