Police: Girl, 5, backs car over brother in driveway

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Posted: 09/20/2012

ANDERSON TWP., Ohio - A 5-year-old girl backed a car over her 2-year-old brother in Anderson Township Friday evening, police say.

The incident happened in an Anderson Township driveway.

According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, a 2000 Infinity G20 was parked in a driveway while the owner of the vehicle was outside playing with his children. One of those kids was a girl, 5, who climbed into the car and released the parking brake. The car then rolled backwards and over her 2-year-old brother.

The boy was transported to Children's Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Police say the accident remains under investigation.

No other details are available at this time.

Stay with 9 News and WCPO.com for updates.

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