SUV accident claims life of 2-year-old in Ocala driveway

A 2-year-old child was killed on Tuesday after being hit by an SUV in the driveway of a residence in Ocala.

OCALA, Fla. — A 2-year-old child was killed on Tuesday after being hit by an SUV in the driveway of a residence in Ocala.

On February 10, the child was struck by a tan SUV as it backed out of a private driveway.

The Acura driver did not see the child playing behind the vehicle prior to the incident.

The child was taken to a nearby hospital but did not survive his injuries.

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