A toddler has died after being hit by a moving vehicle, according to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Curtis R. Brame said in a press release that the accident occurred on Saturday, Mar. 19. Deputies responded to a call at 6:04 p.m. to 1320 Railroad St.
An 18-month-old was transported to Maria Parham Medical Center by Vance County EMS, and died as a result of injuries received in the accident.
Brame said the North Carolina Highway Patrol is assisting in the investigation because a motor vehicle was involved in the child’s death.
No further details are available at this time.