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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says an eight-year-old girl is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Burlington.
On the evening of Wednesday, May 3rd, a school theatre event was held at Burlington Central School. At roughly 5:30 p.m., a local resident stopped in the driveway to allow their 8-year-old child to exit the vehicle and enter the school. As the child crossed the driveway towards the east entrance doors, she was struck by a white SUV that was exiting the lot. The SUV exited the lot without stopping, and turned westbound on Baldwin Street.
The child was transported by ambulance to McMaster Children’s hospital for emergency medical treatment, but was pronounced dead a short time later. Police have taken a 21-year-old local resident into custody but the investigation is ongoing. No further details have been provided by the HRPS.
If any members of the public witnessed the event or have information that they believe the police should be aware of Lead Investigator DC KRIPAK of the Halton Regional Police Collision Reconstruction Unit, at 905-825-4747 ext 5189.
Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, tips can be reported through Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
