Child struck by vehicle south of London has died

The boy who was hit by a driver south of London earlier this week has died. That's according to an update on the GoFundMe campaign raising money for the boy's family. A friend of the family who has organized the fundraiser has identified the victim as Dante Caranci.

Police had previously said they were called to Murray Road and Longwoods around 4 p.m. Monday.



Witnesses reported seeing a school bus stopped on the side of the road nearby. The online fundraiser has brought in more than $90,000 so far. London police have not provided any further details.

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