A toddler was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Riverview early Tuesday morning, officials say.
Officials with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office say that just before 7:30 a.m. a mother and daughter were walking their dog when the 3-year-old ran out into the street and was struck by a truck at Hampton Meadow Way and Legacy Bright Street.
NOW: Reports of a toddler hit by a car. Hampton Meadow Way & Legacy Bright Street in Riverview. Updates to come. @abcactionnews
— Tampa Bay Traffic (@TampaBayTraffic) August 22, 2017
The toddler was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital South with life-threatening injuries where she tragically succumbed to her injuries.
#UPDATE: Mom and toddler were walking the dog when somehow toddler was struck by a black truck @abcactionnews pic.twitter.com/FVGupy03Uz
— Isabel Rosales (@WFTSisabel) August 22, 2017
.@HCSOSheriff spokeswoman tell us toddler ran across street when truck hit her. Toddler dropped sippy cup. @abcactionnews pic.twitter.com/a65W6XYrfR
— Isabel Rosales (@WFTSisabel) August 22, 2017
#BREAKING: toddler died due to injuries in Riverview @abcactionnews
— Isabel Rosales (@WFTSisabel) August 22, 2017
The toddler was identified as Brianna Savage. Deputies say she darted from the sidewalk into the path of the pick-up truck, and the driver never saw her.
