Toddler’s death was accident

Published 9:56 am Wednesday, July 9, 2014

BROOKLYN CENTER — Brooklyn Center police said the death of a 14-month-old girl who was run over by her father was an accident.

Officers were called Monday afternoon on a report of a child struck by a car. Police found the girl was dead and had multiple head injuries.

Police said the girl’s father was moving a sport utility vehicle from the garage area where he was grilling and did not realize the toddler was near the vehicle.

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Police said they do not suspect any crime was committed. The Hennepin County medical examiner’s office will release the girl’s name when its investigation is complete.