3-year-old Arkansas girl killed after SUV backs over her in driveway

A 3-year-old girl in the front yard of a Springdale home was killed when an SUV leaving the home’s driveway backed over her Tuesday, according to police.

In a preliminary report, Arkansas State Police said a 2009 Dodge Journey leaving 108 Willella Place at 8:14 p.m. Tuesday struck the girl, who was on the SUV’s south side.

Lt. Derek Wright with the Springdale Police Department identified the Dodge's driver as Bwilman Taidrik, 29, of Springdale.

Wright said in an email that he could not confirm any relationship between the driver and the girl.

"We do not expect to issue any citations or make any arrests in relation to this accident," he said.

Travel conditions at the time were described as cloudy and dry.

The girl’s death was the 192nd reported by state police in Arkansas so far this year, according to preliminary figures.

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