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3-year-old boy hit by car at Englewood Walmart dies at hospital: FHP

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UPDATE Nov. 26:

FHP said the 3-year-old boy died at the hospital and the crash is still under investigation.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Florida Highway Patrol said a 3-year-old child was hit in the parking lot of a Walmart in Englewood Tuesday night.

FHP said a mother was putting her infant into her car parked next to a Jeep when the toddler walked in front of the Jeep. FHP said the Jeep pulled forward and to the right and hit the child.

The 3-year-old was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital.

FHP said the child was critically injured.

Charlotte County Fire and EMS and Englewood Fire also responded to the scene at S. McCall Road.

Charlotte County Fire also said one pediatric patient was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital.

Florida Highway Patrol said the investigation continues.

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