Girl dies after being hit by out-of-control truck at North Christmas parade: reports
A GMC Denali had been pulling a float for the CC & Co. Dance in the Raleigh Christmas Parade when the driver began shouting he had lost control of the vehicle,The driver hit the girl at a slow speed, but despite life-saving efforts, she later died the station reported. No other participants were injured.told The News & Observer
. “But unfortunately, one of the dancers was not able to get out of the way. They pulled out right in front of us.” The driver is facing charges of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, careless and reckless driving, improper equipment, unsafe movement and carrying a firearm in a parade, ACB11 reported.Police officers and other parade attendees brought the truck to a halt.“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of the young girl who lost her life today at the Raleigh Christmas Parade,”. “Our prayers are with her family, friends and the dancers from CC & Co.
Video from ABC11 shows police officers, parade staff and crowd members attendees chasing after the truck, eventually bringing it to a halt by hand.
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