6-year-old girl killed after being struck by car in Brooklyn: Police

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
DYKER HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A 6-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a car in Brooklyn Tuesday night, according to police.

Officials say a blue Lexus SUV was traveling southbound on 12th Avenue at 67th Street in Dyker Heights.
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They say the vehicle struck the child in the street just after 8 p.m.

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The child was taken to Maimonides Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The vehicle remained on the scene.
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The investigation is ongoing at this time.


This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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