Four-year-old girl killed after being hit by car in South Boston
A four-year-old girl was struck by a car and killed in South Boston Sunday evening, according to police.
Preliminary information revealed the child was hit by a car at the intersection of Congress and Sleeper streets, near the Boston Children’s Museum after 5 p.m. The girl, who was with family when the incident occurred, was taken to Mass General by EMS where she died, according to police.
“We want to thank members of the community who came down and provided assistance to the victim and the family,” Boston Police Superintendent Lenita Cullinane said following the incident.
No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed, police said. The driver did remain at the scene and “was in the process of being interviewed,” according to Cullinane. Police said the investigation into the tragic accident remains ongoing.
Caution taped lined the intersection as police vehicles remained at the scene of the incident.
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