Crime & Safety

Toddler Killed In Crash At GA Home

Gainesville Police say a family member was moving a vehicle when the toddler was hit and killed.

GAINESVILLE, GA — Police say a toddler died after being hit while a family member was moving a vehicle in Gainesville.

The crash happened around 11 a.m. Sunday in the 200 block of Oakland Drive, Gainesville Police said.

Family members were at a home, and when one of them went to move a vehicle, police said the child was hit and died of their injuries. The child, who was 18 months old, was not identified.

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"Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved in this devastating loss," police said in a statement.

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