Girl, 10, dies after being struck by vehicle in Kingston, Ont., on Monday

Published February 1, 2022 at 12:27 pm

KINGSTON, Ont. — Police say a 10-year-old girl has died after being hit by a vehicle near a school in Kingston, Ont.

Local police say a pickup truck hit the girl around 3:40 p.m. on Monday, as she was crossing a street near the school.

They say the child was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

Police say the driver of the pickup truck immediately stopped, stayed on scene, and has been co-operative.

No charges have been laid at this time.

Police say the family of the child, who has not been named, has requested privacy.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 1, 2022.

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