ALLEN, MI (WTVB) – The name of the youngster who died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 12 in Allen has been released in a obituary announcement.
It stated that two-year-old Xena Jo-Lee Welch of Allen passed away Friday at Hillsdale Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Quincy with Pastor Mark Case officiating.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Michigan State Police from the Jackson post are investigating the incident which took place at about 8:20 p.m. in the 200 block of Chicago Street.
According to the State Police, a preliminary investigation shows that the child was put to bed by her parents in her home. While the parents were working around the home, she got out of her bed and walked out of the house.
She then walked out onto U.S. 12 and was struck by a 2012 VW Jetta being driven by a 38-year-old man from Allen. State Police are asking that if anyone has information on the incident to contact the Jackson Post at (517) 780-4580.
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