REVERE, Mass. — State Police say a car went off the road and hit pedestrians in Massachusetts, killing one child and leaving an infant in critical condition.
Authorities say a woman and two children were walking together on a grass median in Revere when they were hit just before 5 p.m. Sunday evening.
A 5-year-old girl died at the scene, and the 27-year-old woman and 2-month-old girl were hospitalized. Police say the child's injuries are life-threatening, and the woman suffered minor injuries.
State Police say Autumn Harris, the driver, was been arrested and a drug recognition expert was called to assess her. She faces charges of motor vehicle homicide and a negligent operation.
A passenger in the car was also hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.
None of the victims' names have been released.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Cox Media Group/Associated Press
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