The Irvine Police Department reported a motor vehicle accident on Thursday night. 

The accident occurred at the Cross Creek Apartments on Creek Road. It was reported to the officials at 8.05 p.m. 

The little girl was riding a scooter down Creek Road. She was hit by a minivan as it was leaving the apartment complex. 

It is not known whether she was wearing a helmet. 

The girl was taken to the hospital upon the arrival of the paramedics. 

Officials reported that she died shortly after arriving at the hospital. 

The driver stopped and was cooperative with the investigation. 

Drugs and alcohol did not appear to be the cause of the fatal accident.  

The authorities did not disclose the identity of the girl as the family had yet to be notified. 

October 31, 2022

Source: OC Register.