4-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle in hospital parking lot in Albuquerque
By Vincent Rodriguez, Aliyah Chavez
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOAT) — Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal crash that happened at Presbyterian Hospital on Thursday morning.
According to Albuquerque police, the 4-year-old and her father were in a crosswalk in the parking lot of Presbyterian Hospital when the crash happened. Police previously stated the child was aged 5 before making the correction Thursday evening.
Police said a pickup truck pulling a trailer struck the child as she and her father were crossing the crosswalk.
Police also said the child was then taken to the hospital’s emergency room, but later died from her injuries. The father was not hurt in the crash.
A police spokesperson said there were no signs of impairment with the driver involved and no charges have been filed.
Police closed parts of the area as they investigated the scene.
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