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Toddler hit by car in Brooksville being investigated as an accident

The toddler was taken to a trauma center in Gainesville, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office said.

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — A 2-year-old child was airlifted to the hospital Friday evening after they were hit by a car in Brooksville, Hernando County Fire Rescue said in a social media post.

It happened on Batten Road, according to Hernando County authorities. 

The toddler was taken to a trauma center in Gainesville, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office said. Their condition was not immediately released.

While details are scarce, the sheriff's office did say a family member was involved in the incident. At this time, it's being investigated as an accident.

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