Crime & Safety
Pittsburgh 2-Year-Old Dies When Parent Strikes Her With Car: Police
The fatal incident occurred Thursday morning, Allegheny County police said.
PENN HILLS, PA — A 2-year-old girl was struck and killed Thursday morning by a vehicle driven by a parent, police said.
Allegheny County 911 received a call at 7:59 a.m. and dispatched police to the 100 block of Lynnwood Drive. First responders found the girl with severe injuries at the end of a driveway; she was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead.
The preliminary investigation determined a parent was leaving the residence and struck the child with a vehicle. The parent is cooperating with investigators.
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Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous
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