Two kids, 4 and 6, killed in freak car strike while playing mini-golf with their parents

TWO young kids were killed when they were hit by a car while playing mini-golf with their parents in northwest Florida. Police said a Chevy pickup left the road, crashed into the golf course in Panama City before striking the four-year-old boy and six-year-old girl. WJHG reports Panama City Beach officials said the children were […]

TWO young kids were killed when they were hit by a car while playing mini-golf with their parents in northwest Florida.

Police said a Chevy pickup left the road, crashed into the golf course in Panama City before striking the four-year-old boy and six-year-old girl.

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Two young siblings died after a vehicle drove into a miniature golf course in Panama City[/caption]

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Panama City Beach officials say the four-year-old boy and six-year-old girl were enjoying a day out with their parents[/caption]

WJHG reports Panama City Beach officials said the children were hit by a vehicle while playing at the Coconut Creek Family Fun Park mini-golf course with their parents.

It happened about 3.30pm yesterday.

One of the children died at the scene, while the other was taken to a nearby hospital and died later.

According to Panama City Beach police officials, the driver of the Chevy Silverado that struck them has been identified as Scott Donaldson from Panama City Beach.

It is unclear what caused the driver to veer off the westbound carriageway crash into the mini-golf course.

Police say the investigation has been handed over to the traffic homicide unit.

Debbie Ward, public information officer at the city of Panama City Beach, said charges were pending, reports the Panama City News Herald.

She confirmed the family was from Louisville, Kentucky.

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One of the children died instantly, while the other was taken to a nearby hospital and died there later[/caption]

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Coconut Creek Family Fun Park, 9807 Front Beach Road, is a big family attraction[/caption]