3-year-old girl struck, killed near Old Town Winchester walking mall

Winchester officials consider closing road after 3-year-old killed

Leaders in Winchester, Va., are looking at permanently closing a popular downtown road to cars after a three-year-old was hit and killed over the weekend. Locals say the city should have taken action years ago. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson has more.

WINCHESTER, Va. - A 3-year-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday afternoon while walking with her family near Old Town Winchester’s downtown pedestrian walking mall.

Child struck crossing street

The incident happened around 3 p.m. as the family was crossing West Boscawen Street.

Winchester Police say the investigation is ongoing and more details will be released when available.

Police seek witnesses

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Detective Minor at 540-662-4131.