Liam Pinheiro, Five-Year-Old New Bedford Preschooler, Remembered After Cherokee Street Bike Ride Incident On June 10, 2026
Liam Pinheiro, a five-year-old preschool student in the Acushnet Public School District, died after a vehicle struck them during a bike ride on Cherokee Street in New Bedford around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Family and neighbors remember Liam for an energetic spirit, a bright smile, and the cheerful greeting “Sup Bro” that became a beloved part of daily life.
Local authorities said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, and officials had filed no charges as of Friday, June 12, 2026.
The Acushnet and New Bedford communities have shared deep grief, while the school district offered counseling support for students, staff, and families.
The Bristol County chapter of the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union organized a GoFundMe to support funeral costs and urgent bills, and donations passed $100,000.
The family will announce obituary and funeral service details at a later time.
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