An updated version of the story is below.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies and State Troopers are investigating a tragic incident that killed a toddler.
It happened around 1:45 Wednesday afternoon on Oyster Road on the west side of Apalachicola.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 42-year-old woman was going to back out of a driveway. Some children wanted to ride on the tailgate as she did.
The woman didn’t know the 14-month-old was under the wheel and accidentally backed over the child, according to records.
She died at the scene. Authorities are still sorting out the facts.
When more information is released, this story will be updated.
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A previous version of the story is below.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)— First responders responded to an accident Wednesday afternoon involving a fourteen-month-old on Oyster Road in Franklin County.
According to Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith’s Facebook live stream, the toddler was struck and killed.
Deputies, EMS, and the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the incident. FCSO and FHP are conducting an investigation.
When more information is released, this story will be updated.
