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Calgary girl struck by father’s truck in driveway dies

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7 year old dies from injuries following tragic accident
WATCH ABOVE: A 7 year old has died in hospital following a tragic accident in Tuscany. As Tracy Nagai reports, touching tributes continue to be seen throughout the community – Jun 1, 2016

Calgary police have confirmed that the seven-year-old girl who was critically injured when a truck driven by her father backed over her last week has died.

On Thursday, Sloane Marie Viczko was critically injured in her family’s driveway in the Tuscany neighbourhood.

Police said the girl was playing on the sidewalk in front of her house when she was hit by a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.

A 7-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Calgary on May 26, 2016. Dani Lantela / Global News

She was rushed to hospital in critical condition but passed away Tuesday.

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The community was filled with blue ribbons over the weekend as hundreds were put on trees and posts as a show of support for the family.

Beyond the ribbons, there has also been an outpouring of donations. The GoFundMe site alone has collected more than $89,000.

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