A Pennsylvania State Police vehicle

By Jillian Pikora From Daily Voice

A 1-year-old girl was struck and killed by a Jeep while crossing Mercersburg Road in Montgomery Township, the Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

The crash happened near 9902 Mercersburg Road at 8:04 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, according to PSP Chambersburg.

Investigators said the child ran into the roadway and was hit by a 2016 Jeep Wrangler driven by 45-year-old Amos A. McCoy of Mercersburg. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

McCoy was not injured, police said. The incident is being investigated as endangering the welfare of a child.

The crash remains under investigation.