PALMETTO, Fla. — Investigators are on the scene of a deadly accident involving a toddler in Manatee County.
Florida Highway Patrol has confirmed a 23-month-old girl was hit by a car in Palmetto on Friday around 11:12 a.m.
The accident happened in the 5500 block of 69th Street East.
FHP said the child walked directly into the path of the driver.
The 75-year-old driver was unable to stop before hitting the child.
This is an ongoing investigation, no charges have been filed at this time.
