6-year-old boy hit, killed by car after running into road to retrieve his ball, police say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - Authorities in Tennessee said a child died last week after he was hit by a vehicle while in the street.

According to the Memphis Police Department, the crash occurred on March 12 at Signal Street and Whitney Avenue and involved a 6-year-old boy.

The child ran into the road to retrieve his ball when he was struck by the car, police said. The boy was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, where he later died.

Investigators said the driver remained at the scene of the crash but was charged with driving on a suspended license and without insurance.

This week, the driver’s charges were dropped following a hearing with Judge Karen Massey.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said the case remains under investigation.