A two-year-old girl who was struck by a vehicle in Burford, Ont. on Christmas Day, has died in hospital.
Police have identified the victim as two-year-old Foster Butler, who died from her injuries on New Year’s Day.
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The incident happened around noon on Christmas Day on Highway 53.
Police say that a 28-year-old County of Brant area man was moving his car in a driveway when the child somehow got wedged underneath a wheel.
A police spokesperson confirmed to 980 CFPL last week that the girl and the driver are related, though he did not specify the relation.
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There is no word yet on any charges being laid although police continue to investigate.
A funeral for Foster will be held at the Glendinning Funeral Home, at 40 William Street in Plattsville on Saturday.
*With files from Global News and 980 CFPL
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