Dallas 6-year-old girl wandering alone killed in hit-and-run

DALLAS - Dallas police say a 6-year-old girl who was wandering alone on a busy street in Far North Dallas was killed by a hit-and-run driver over the weekend.

Little girl killed in hit-and-run

What we know:

The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the 5900 block of Belt Line Road, just west of Preston Road.

Police were called to the area about a body lying in the road.

When the police arrived, they found a little girl seriously hurt. She was taken to Children's Hospital, where she died shortly after arriving.

Police believe the child was crossing the road when a white, newer model Acura MDX struck her. 

Suspect vehicle is described as a newer model Acura MDX (Source: Dallas Police Department)

Police say the suspect pulled into a parking lot of a nearby shopping center, circling back toward the girl before speeding away.

Investigators closed Belt Line Road for several hours as they worked. Nearby surveillance cameras are also being reviewed.

The child was alone at the time of the crash, and it's believed she wandered out of her nearby apartment. 

What we don't know:

The little girl’s name will not be released due to her age. Police did not say if she was reported missing before the crash.

It’s unclear what the driver was doing before the crash. Police are trying to determine if alcohol or speed was a factor.

What they're saying:

"What I can tell you is that, again, we are working hard. We're out there canvasing the area, trying to gather video and any evidence," said Dallas Police Lt. Tramese Jones. "We just urge the public, if you know anything about the situation, if you know who was driving that car, who was inside that car, please let us know."

What you can do:

Anyone with information that could help identify the vehicle and driver is urged to contact Det. Kyle Land at kyle.land@dallaspolice.gov or phone (214) 671-0014.