Child struck, killed by car in Spring Lake

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A five-year-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle on Spring Avenue Wednesday evening near her home just outside of Spring Lake.

The accident happened around 6 p.m. near N.C. Highway 87.

Troopers say Kalia Parker ran in front of a car. The driver couldn't stop in time and struck her.

She was rushed to Cape Fear Valley Hospital where she later died.

The driver will not be charged.

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