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A 13-year-old boy is dead after being hit by a car in Tallahassee

The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating a traffic crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian in the 2700 block of Blair Stone Road. Wed., Oct. 11, 2023 (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
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The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating a traffic crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian in the 2700 block of Blair Stone Road. Wed., Oct. 11, 2023 (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Residents of Tallahassee are mourning the death of a 13-year-old boy who died after he was hit by a car while walking.

The devastating accident happened Wednesday morning around 7:10 in the 2700 block of Blair Stone Road. That’s where the Tallahassee Police Department says the boy was struck while crossing the four-lane road with his mom and sibling.

Officers are actively investigating the cause of the crash. No arrests have been made.

Residents took to social media to send out prayers for the boy’s family as they also pointed out reckless driving patterns that take place in that area.

Adrian Andrews is a multimedia journalist with WFSU Public Media. He is a Gadsden County native and a first-generation college graduate from Florida A&M University. Adrian is also a military veteran, ending his career as a Florida Army National Guard Non-Comissioned Officer.

Adrian has experience in print writing, digital content creation, documentary, and film production. He has spent the last four years on the staff of several award-winning publications such as The Famuan, Gadsden County News Corp, and Cumulus Media before joining the WFSU news team.