13-year-old girl deceased, 11-year-old boy injured after being struck by vehicle on Steam Mill Road
A normal walk to school on a busy Columbus street ended tragically when two children were struck by a vehicle.
Authorities responded to Steam Mill Road at Southern Pines Drive, which is known for speeding travelers, according to viewers, where they found two children seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle. A 13-year-old girl was pronounced deceased on the scene, while the 11-year-old boy was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional and later flown to an Atlanta hospital in serious condition.
The two were walking to nearby Rothschild Middle School where they attended, sources tell News 2. The vehicle involved fled the scene after the crash.
The vehicle was described as a light in color, possibly silver or gold, Toyota Tacoma.
Authorities from several agencies are requesting the driver who struck the children to come forward, as well as requesting the community to keep the families involved in your thoughts and prayers.
Anyone with additional information please contact Cpl. Roz Hall at (706) 225-4040 or 911 to speak with an officer.
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