A car accident kills a 4-year-old girl in Brighton and leaves 3 injured

BRIGHTON, jo. – Police are investigating a single-car accident on Friday that killed a 4-year-old girl in Livingston County.

Officials say around 11 p.m. on Jan. 1, a 36-year-old man from Fayetteville, North Carolina, lost control of a vehicle while driving north on U.S.-23 in the south. of Highland Road. According to reports, the 2006 Ford Expedition left the road and attacked several trees.

According to authorities, the man’s 33-year-old wife, 8-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter were passengers in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Police say the 4-year-old girl was kicked out of the vehicle during the crash and died at the scene.

The driver, his wife and 8-year-old son were removed from the vehicle by emergency personnel and taken to hospital for their injuries. His specific injuries and conditions are currently unknown.

Livingston County Sheriff’s Office officials believe speeding and alcohol appear to be the factors in the crash.

This investigation is ongoing.

Month: Local news