Phoenix toddler killed after being hit by a family member moving a car, police say

A toddler was hit by a car on Sunday afternoon and was rushed to the hospital but died not long after arriving, the Phoenix Police Department said on April 7.

The incident happened near a townhome complex at 45th Street and Broadway Road during the afternoon.

"The fire department responded and transported the toddler to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver was examined has no signs of intoxication," Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky said.

At 9:10 p.m. the same day, Phoenix Police said the child, one-year-old Legend Hayes, died at the hospital.

"Officers secured the scene until detectives arrived to take over the investigation. Detectives later learned a family member of Hayes decided to move the vehicle, after the family arrived from an errand, and collided with Hayes while on the property. The driver had previously seen Hayes inside the residence before moving the vehicle," Sgt. Krynsky said.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.