2-year-old boy dies in Lakewood Ranch after being run over in driveway: FHP

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. - A 2-year-old boy died in Lakewood Ranch on Wednesday morning after a car backed over him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Officials say the child was standing by the back door of a Lexus SUV that was in a driveway in the 3000 block of Anchor Bay Trail. According to troopers, the 2-year-old couldn't open the door and walked behind the vehicle.

Authorities say the 31-year-old woman who was driving the Lexus did not see the child and reversed.

The 2-year-old fell onto the driveway after being hit by the back of the SUV, according to FHP.

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The woman continued reversing the car and eventually stopped after seeing the child in the driveway, according to FHP.

The child died at the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Officials say there was also a 6-year-old girl in the vehicle.

The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the crash.

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