A three-year-old girl has died after she was hit by the driver of a vehicle in Cambridge, Ont., according to police.
A 31-year-old woman also had serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service said the pair were walking in the Cedar Street area near the Westgate Centre plaza just before 1 p.m. Thursday.
The child had life-threatening injuries and died shortly after she arrived at the hospital.
Officers could be seen examining a stroller at the scene of the crash.
“I did happen to see a stroller just by itself on the sidewalk and that’s when I knew something bad happened and a baby was involved,” one witness said. “It’s terrible. Right before Christmas too. I can’t believe that.”
Flowers and a stuffed toy were left at the side of Cedar Street in the hours following the fatal crash.
Police said the driver, a 75-year-old man from Cambridge, was not hurt.
No further details have been shared about the circumstances surrounding the crash or any possible charges.
Police did issue a safety message. They urged drivers to reduce their speed in residential areas and near intersections, avoid distractions, and keep an eye out for pedestrians at all times, especially near crosswalks and school zones.
Pedestrians, meantime, were reminded to use designated crosswalks when possible and wait for vehicles to stop before crossing the street.
