CANTON, Ohio — A 3-year-old boy has died in Canton after he was struck by a vehicle in a driveway within the 200 block of Blossom Court NE.
The Canton Police Department released details of the incident Friday morning, identifying the child as Malachi Williams.
Police said the incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. on July 2. The boy was taken to Aultman Hospital by private vehicle where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.
Anybody with information connected with the incident is asked to call the Canton Police Communications Center at 330-649-5800. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
No additional details were immediately available, but stay with 3News as we will update this story if more information is released.
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