BUCKEYE, Ariz. — A four-year-old boy has died after being struck by a truck in Buckeye Sunday afternoon.
The Buckeye Police Department says the crash occurred around 12:40 p.m. in the 1500 block of South Apache Road.
Initial information suggests that the boy, later identified as Robbie Mead, was crossing the road when he was hit by the pickup truck.
Mead was transported to the hospital where he unfortunately later passed away.
Police are investigating the incident. At this time, impairment does not appear to be a factor.
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