MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County.
Troopers responded shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday to a residence along NE 35th Street in Ocala. On scene, they determined a car struck the child in the driveway.
Investigators said the girl was behind the car and the driver struck her as he was backing out of the driveway.
The driver, 21, of Silver Springs, remained on scene following the collision.
FHP said the toddler died shortly after the crash, which remains under investigation.
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