Boy, 6, hit by SUV and killed in townhouse parking lot in Abbotsford

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A six-year-old boy has died after being hit by an SUV while walking in a townhouse parking lot in Abbotsford.

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At about 12:45 p.m. Thursday, officers were called to the residential complex in the 32000-block of Simon Avenue.

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Witnesses and first responders rushed to help but the child died at the scene.

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The driver stayed and is co-operating, police said.

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The investigation has just started with support from crash and reconstruction analysts and the Abbotsford police victim services unit.

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Vehicle traffic has been closed off to the townhouse complex as officers gather evidence.

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“The Abbotsford Police Department extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the child involved in this tragic incident,” said Sgt. Paul Walker in a statement on Thursday afternoon.

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Anyone who saw the crash or has relevant dashcam footage is asked to call police at 604-859-5225.

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