Crime & Safety

UPDATED: Child Struck by Car

Two-year-old child dead as a result of injuries.

A child is dead after being struck by a vehicle at a private residence in Auburn.

Initial reports indicated the child had been struck near Fence Road and Gran Heritage Way in Dacula. Police now say a family member drove from the Auburn location with the intention of seeking medical help. The driver met with police and emergency medical services personnel in Dacula.

The two-year-old female was transported to Gwinnett Medical Center and has died from injuries sustained in the accident.

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Police have not yet released the name of the driver or the location where the accident occurred.

GCPD public information officer Cpl. Jake Smith said no charges have been filed against the driver at this time.

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