The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a 2-year-old that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
According to FHP, the incident happened at 3:15 p.m. at a residence near 21st Place Road in Silver Springs.
Troopers say the 29-year-old driver was backing out of the driveway while the 2-year-old was playing on 21st Place Road in Silver Springs.
Investigators say she didn’t see the boy behind the car and hit him.
According to Troopers, the child was transported to HCA Ocala Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
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