From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson Coroner’s Office has identified a 3-year-old girl who was hit by a car in the driveway of her home this past Sunday.
The child, identified as Rosita Carmen Lopez, was hit by a car on Sunday afternoon at around 3:06 p.m. in the 1200 block of 15th Street SW, in Birmingham. Lopez was pronounced dead at 3:16 p.m.
Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates added that the incident is being investigated by the Birmingham Police Department.
Lopez’ death was one of five to occur throughout the Birmingham metro area since this past Thursday.