Toddler, 2, fatally struck by car after wandering away from babysitter’s home

18 days ago

Henrico news, Virginia news.

A 2-year-old Virginia girl is dead after she was fatally struck by a car Thursday night, Henrico authorities said.

The toddler was hit by a Honda at around 10:45 p.m. on the eastbound lanes of Staples Mille Road in Henrico after wandering away from an area home.

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  • Officers found the girl with “obvious signs of trauma” after the crash and took her to a hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

    The Honda driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

    Detectives believe the toddler was under the care of a babysitter when she wandered away from home.