Vehicle hits 2 small children in toy car in Fayetteville, killing one
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Two children in a toy car were struck by a vehicle, leaving one dead and one injured, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
Deputies responded just before noon to a 911 call for a pedestrian hit at the 4000 block of Mena Drive.
The investigation showed a car crossed left of the center line and hit the children, who were in a toy car being pulled by their parents.
The children were rushed to a medical facility. A 2-year-old died from their injuries, and a 4-year-old was injured.
The driver of the car, Abinijah Lavon Lewis, 18, of Fayetteville, was also injured and taken for treatment. Charges are pending.
No other details were immediately available.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to please call the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office at (910) 323-1500.
To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically.
