TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) – A 5-year-old boy was hit by a car and killed on Sunday Oct. 29, according to Tift County Coroner Melissa Carroll.

According to Corner Carroll, Devin Estes was playing outside and walking back towards his home when he was hit by a car on Highway 319.

He was transported to Tift Regional Medical Center where he later died from multiple blunt force trauma.

He attended G.O. Bailey Elementary School in Tifton.

Tift County Schools shared a Facebook post.

WALB will provide more information as received.

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