A 5-year-old child getting ready to go to school Tuesday was killed in a fatal car accident, according to the Slidell Police Department.

The child was struck by a family member's SUV in the driveway of the victim's residence and died from injuries sustained in the crash, a police investigation revealed.

Police responded to the 300 block of Spartan Loop in Slidell after 7 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a Facebook post, which said investigators are now "analyzing evidence and witness statements."

Slidell police will be holding a press conference at 2 p.m. with more details.

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