Tragedy in Carencro as a toddler is hit and killed in a restaurant parking lot. Carencro Police Chief David Anderson says shortly after eight Tuesday night, a three-year-old girl ran into the parking lot at the Walk-On’s restaurant and was hit by a vehicle.
“The vehicle that struck the toddler had backed out of a parking spot and was pulling forward to exit the parking lot when the child ran out into the driveway,” Anderson explained.
The girl, who has been identified in a GoFundMe campaign as Ka’Mya J’Nae Williams, died of her injuries at a hospital. Anderson says the incident came after a Trunk-and-Treat that was held at the restaurant.
“The mother of the toddler was an employee of Walk-On’s; they were there following a Halloween event that they participated at,” Anderson noted.
Investigators say alcohol was not a factor in the crash, and no charges are expected to be filed in this case. Anderson says this incident has shaken the entire community to the core.
“It’s just a tragic deal all the way around; not only for the family, but they young lady that was driving the car; she’s obviously traumatized,” Anderson said.
As of this morning, the fundraiser for Ka’Mya J’Nae’s family has raised more than $31,000 towards its goal of $40,000.
