6-year-old killed in hit-in-run in St. Johns County
6-year-old killed after being hit in St. Johns County (WJXT)
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A 6-year-old was killed Monday in St. Johns County after a hit-and-run incident, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said the incident happened around 6:16 p.m. near North Volusia and West King streets. Deputies said the child was taken to the hospital, where they died.
No vehicle description or suspect information is available at this time but the SJSO Traffic Unit is investigating.
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