Pharr police: Child killed in auto-pedestrian accident [Video]

Pharr police are investigating an auto-pedestrian accident that killed a child on a bicycle at the 700 block of East Eller Street.

A spokesperson with the Pharr Police Department said the accident happened on Friday, April 26. Preliminary investigation revealed a man was backing out of a driveway when he struck the child riding a bike. The man stopped and contacted 911.

According to the spokesperson, the child was taken to a local hospital, where he died. The accident is under investigation and no criminal charges are anticipated.