On Friday around 5 p.m. a 17 month old girl was struck by a truck that was backing up in a residential yard in Pelican Narrows.
The child was taken to a local clinic and was later pronounced dead. No other injuries have been reported as a result of the incident.
Holistic workers from the Peter Ballantyne First Nation have been engaged to assist the families along with victim services.
An RCMP Collision reconstructionist and Pelican Narrows RCMP are continuing to investigate.
RCMP have determined alcohol was not a factor in the incident.
Child in Pelican Narrows Killed After Being Struck by a Truck
May 13, 2018 | 7:42 AM