GoFundMe for 6-year-old fatally struck by SUV in Toronto reaches over $80k

fatally struck by a vehicle in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood last week has now amassed thousands of dollars in donations.

Toronto police said a girl, now identified as Charlotte Drozd, and her mother were walking along the north sidewalk on Dundas Street West approaching High Park Avenue just before 4:30 p.m. on July 5., the girl"suddenly ran into the roadway" and was hit by a westbound Honda CRV. She suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to SickKids Hospital in critical condition. On Monday, the six-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries.

Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic event, but do not expect any charges to be laid.on behalf of Charlotte's mother, Alex, by close friend Michelle Vieria, has raised over $85,000 through 1,200 donations. "Charlotte was a ray of sunshine in the lives of those who knew her. Her contagious giggle, big bright eyes, and beautiful smile brought boundless joy to any room she entered.

"Despite her own life being cut short, Charlotte has left an incredible mark on this world through the selfless act of being an organ donor."

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