3-Year-Old Struck and Killed by Reversing Pickup in Marion County Driveway

Florida Highway Patrol has opened an investigation.

Overview

Troopers said the pickup was backing out of a residence driveway when it hit the child who was behind the vehicle.
Marion County Fire Rescue pronounced the 3-year-old dead at the scene.
Florida Highway Patrol reported the crash and said the case remains active.
Officials have not released the names of those involved or any findings on possible causes.
Local coverage notes the report is preliminary and says updates will follow as investigators confirm details.