Toddler dies after being struck by parents' vehicle while in own yard in Johnston County

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Toddler dies after being struck by car in Johnston Co.
The 2-year-old was rushed to WakeMed Hospital where they later died. Authorities have not identified the name of the child at this time.

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A toddler has died on Sunday afternoon after being struck by their parents' vehicle in their own yard in Johnston County.

The incident happened along the 1700 block of Massengill Pond Road just before 2:30 p.m.

The 2-year-old was rushed to WakeMed Hospital where they later died. Authorities have not identified the name of the child at this time.

Five Johnston County deputies and one North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper responded to the scene.

No charges have been filed at this time.

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