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St. Augustine, FL (May 24, 2019) - A 9-year-old child died after being struck by a car outside of a boat ramp. The incident took place on Thursday, May 23rd.
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office reports that the boy was at the Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp when a driver attempted to back up the ramp. The driver was facing towards the water when he began backing up. He ran over the boy, who sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. The boy succumbed to his injuries around noon on Friday. Deputies have not identified the driver.
The car was not towing or retrieving a boat and it is unclear at this time why it was on the ramp. There is no further information at this time.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic crash in St. Augustine. It is never easy to have a friend or loved one seriously hurt in a traffic crash. It is even more difficult when the injured victim is a child. Our thoughts are with the child's family during this difficult time.
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