WEST PARK, Fla. — A 2-year-old boy died after a driver struck him on Monday afternoon in West Park, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies.

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue personnel and BSO deputies responded after 2 p.m. to Southwest 56th Avenue and Allen Road, according to BSO.

Fire rescue personnel took the child to Memorial Regional Hospital, according to BSFR Battalion Chief Michael B. Kane.

“Sadly, he was pronounced deceased,” Carey Codd, a BSO spokesman, wrote in a statement, adding that BSO’s traffic homicide unit detectives were investigating the case.

Local 10 News Assignment Editor Carson Merlo contributed to this report.

Broward deputies: 2-year-old boy dies after driver struck him in West Park

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