2-year-old struck, killed by Ocean City Boardwalk tram

OCEAN CITY, Md. — A little boy is dead after he was hit and killed at a popular vacation spot on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Police say a 2-year-old boy was crossing Ocean City's Boardwalk when he was struck by a southbound tram on Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. 

According to the Ocean City Police Department, the crash happened around 8:15 p.m. on the Boardwalk, near Dorchester Street. Both tram conductors remained on scene.

Investigators are still learning exactly what happened. A portion of the Boardwalk was closed Tuesday night for the investigation. The name of the boy struck has not yet been made public.

Anyone who may have information for police is asked to contact PFC Panitch at bpanitch@oceancitymd.gov. Anonymous tips can be left on the police department's tip line at 410-520-5136. Tips can also be emailed to crimetips@oceancitymd.gov, or contact the police department directly at 410-723-6610.