A fatal incident took place in southeast Memphis yesterday, leaving the local community mourning. A young girl lost her life after being struck by a vehicle on East Mallory Avenue, an event now under careful scrutiny by the Memphis Police Department.

Details are emerging slowly. The collision occurred shortly before 6 p.m., and the Memphis Police Department responded promptly to a call concerning a pedestrian struck by a car, reported Action News 5. The victim, identified only as a female minor, was transported in critical condition to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, where she, unfortunately, succumbed to their injuries.

The circumstances leading to the accident are yet to be fully understood. FOX13 Memphis notes that the driver involved in this incident stayed on the scene after the event unfolded. This detail indicates some level of compliance with the ongoing police investigation.

A witness to the aftermath expressed sorrow over the accident, detailing a somber scene to WREG News. The identity of the witness has not been released, and the specifics of what the witness saw remain private, with respect towards the sensitive nature of a ongoing investigation. The information may prove pertinent as authorities work to piece together the last moments of the young girl's life.

The Memphis Police Department has not released additional statements regarding potential charges or the factors that may have contributed to the accident.