WOODWARD, Iowa — A 7-year-old died student in Woodward has died after law enforcement said he died hit by a vehicle Monday afternoon.
The Iowa State Patrol said a vehicle traveled through the parking lot of Woodward-Granger High School on Monday afternoon when it ended up running over the child before coming to a stop.
Troopers said the child sustained fatal injuries.
The victim has been identified as 7-year-old Charlie Brewer, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office said in a statement that the investigation does not reveal any intent by the driver to strike Brewer.
Woodward-Granger Community School District Superintendent Matt Adams issued the following statement to Local 5 on Monday afternoon:
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult and challenging time. A grief response team will be on-site at the elementary and high school to support students and staff over the next several days."
The investigation is ongoing.
A fundraiser for the Brewer family on Facebook has already raised more than $14,000 as of Tuesday night. Click here for more information.