Toddler killed after car landed on top of her after crash, police say
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Published: May. 19, 2023 at 7:46 AM PDT
WACO, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) – A 3-year-old girl died when a car landed on top of her after being thrown from the vehicle during a crash, according to the Waco Police Department.
Authorities said the toddler was not properly secured in the vehicle when she ejected from the car around 4:20 p.m. Thursday.
According to police, the driver ran through a red light and hit two cars.
Witnesses at the scene lifted the car off the child and began life-saving measures.
Police said the girl was taken to the hospital where she died from her injuries.
No charges have been filed at this time. No other information was provided.
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