Tragic Accident Kills Toddler

Tragedy in the Avalon area of Stephens County the day before Mother’s Day.

Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said Saturday evening, a little girl was killed when her father accidentally backed over her.

It happened on Julian Westmoreland Road Saturday evening about 6p according to the Sheriff. WNEG News spoke with the Sheriff on Saturday evening. “Earlier this evening 911 contacted my deputies that a pedestrian accident occurred. Once they arrived they contacted GSP to assist in the investigation. After I was contacted we had our investigator assist as well and just a few minutes ago ruled the tragedy as accidental. Our prayers go out to the family and it is especially going to hit hard with Mother’s Day tomorrow” said Shirley.

According to the Sheriff, no charges will be filed against the father of the little girl.