Infant Killed In Lenoir After Being Struck By Vehicle

LENOIR, N.C. — Police say an infant was killed after being ran over by a car in Lenoir.  

Investigators a 6-year-old and 8-year-old were playing inside a parked car on Sunset Street in Lenoir when the vehicle started rolling downhill, striking the infant and then hitting a parked vehicle.

The 9-month-old infant was pronounced dead on the scene.  DSS was called to the scene and police say they are still investigating.  No charges have been announced at this time.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Lenoir Police Department at 828-757-2100.