NEW SQUARE, NY — A five-year-old child has died following a tragic vehicle incident Thursday morning in the Village of New Square, prompting an active investigation by the Ramapo Police Department.

According to the Ramapo Police Department, the department’s Emergency Communications Center received notification from Hatzoloh EMS of Rockland at approximately 8:35 a.m. on January 29, 2026, regarding a child who had been struck by a vehicle on Ostilla Avenue in the Village of New Square.

Police officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. Emergency medical personnel had already departed prior to officers’ arrival, transporting the child to Westchester County Medical Center. A Ramapo Police officer responded to the medical center as the child was being treated.

At approximately 12:15 p.m., police were notified that the victim, a five-year-old resident of the Village of New Square, had succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

Authorities confirmed that the Ramapo Police Crash Investigation Unit has been activated and is currently conducting a comprehensive investigation at the scene. Preliminary information indicates that the child was struck and run over by a school bus. No further details regarding the circumstances of the incident or potential contributing factors have been released at this time.

Police emphasized that crash investigations of this nature are extensive and methodical, involving coordination with partner agencies, witness interviews, detailed scene measurements, data analysis, and vehicle inspections. Officials noted that the process requires time to comply with legal requirements and to ensure all facts are thoroughly and accurately determined.

“The Ramapo Police Department extends its condolences to the family and the community during this extremely difficult time,” the department said in a statement, asking the public for patience as the investigation continues.