A 4-year-old child died Sunday from injuries she sustained in an April 24 crash in New Port Richey.
The crash happened at 9:45 p.m. on U.S. 19 at the intersection with Marine Parkway.
- Girl was one of 5 injured in April 24 crash
- Car was rear-ended by truck on U.S. 19
- Driver of truck cited for careless driving
According to the New Port Richey Police Department, a blue 2011 Hyundai Elantra was stopped at a red light at the intersection on the northbound lanes of U.S. 19.
The light turned green, and a northbound 2004 Ford F-150 rear-ended the Elantra, police say.
Two children, ages 4 and 10, were in the backseat of the Elantra. Both children were taken by air to St. Joseph's Children Hospital with serious injuries.
A third child, age 5, and an adult passenger in the Elantra were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph's Hospital, while the driver was taken to the hospital by a family member.
The 4-year-old died from her injuries on Sunday. There is no word as to the condition of other people in the Elantra.
The driver of the Ford F-150, identified as Kevin Brock of New Port Richey, was not injured. He was cited at the scene for careless driving.
The investigation continues.