Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the driver responsible for the death of a 6-year-old Charlotte girl a hit-and-run incident.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to Barrington Drive and Lanecrest Drive at 3:21 pm Friday afternoon. According to police, officers found 6-year-old Mariana Espinoza suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Investigators believe Mariana was crossing Barrington Drive when a vehicle struck her at the intersection. Police said the driver did not stop and fled north on Barrington Drive.
MEDIC rushed Mariana to a local hospital following the crash. Detectives learned Saturday that she had died from her injuries.
CMPD has not released a description of the suspect vehicle or identified the driver.
Police are asking anyone with information about the vehicle or the crash to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers immediately.
The investigation remains active.
