5-year-old Springdale boy killed in car crash

SPRINGDALE, Arkansas – According to the Springdale Police Department (SPD), a five-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car on the evening of July 2 near Grainger Circle and Apache Trail.

According to police, the boy was outside with his family when a dog ran into the street. “The child was running after the dog when it was hit,” said the SPD.

The child reportedly died at the scene of the accident.

The driver stopped after the accident, showed no signs of impairment and cooperated with the police, the SPD said.

The accident is still under investigation, but police believe no charges will be filed in the child’s death.

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