From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports
In Summary:
A fatal crash involving a 4-year-old girl occurred Wednesday evening in Apopka, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Investigators say the child was standing near the rear passenger side of an SUV when the driver pulled forward, striking her. The child was transported to Arnold Palmer Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
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A 4-year-old girl from Apopka was killed Wednesday evening in a tragic driveway incident, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 7:14 pm at Robinson Avenue near 13th Street.
According to the FHP report, a 37-year-old Apopka woman was operating a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse that had been parked in a private driveway. As the driver began moving eastward, she was unaware that the child was standing near the vehicle’s right-rear passenger door.
The vehicle struck the child, causing her to fall and sustain critical injuries.
The girl was transported to Arnold Palmer Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased, according to the report.
The driver was not injured and remained at the scene following the incident.
The FHP has classified the case as a traffic homicide, and the crash remains under active investigation.
The FHP did not release the names of the driver or pedestrian involved in the collision.
No additional details have been released at this time.
This breaking news may be updated in future editions of The Apopka Voice.
Key Points:
- Crash occurred around 7:14 pm on April 1 at Robinson Avenue and 13th Street
- Victim: 4-year-old girl from Apopka
- Driver: 37-year-old Apopka woman operating a Chevrolet Traverse
- The incident happened in a private driveway; the driver was unaware child was nearby
- The case remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol
