5-year-old girl struck and killed by car in Newark, father and sister injured
NEWARK, N.J. -- A 5-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car Tuesday in Newark.
The Essex County prosecutor's office said it happened around 6:45 p.m. near the intersection of Sixth Avenue and North Ninth Street.
The girl's father and younger sister were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Sources tell CBS2 the vehicle that struck them fled the scene.
So far, no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
