Six-year-old Bellevue girl killed after being hit by an SUV

(KMTV) — A six-year-old Bellevue girl died after she was hit by an SUV Sunday night.

According to Bellevue Police the incident happened near South 23rd and Emiline Streets around 8 p.m. Sunday.

Police believe there was an Easter event happening at her house when the accident happened. Police said the six-year-old was outside with her family when she either ran in front of a Ford Expedition or into the SUV’s passenger side. That’s when police said she was hit by the SUV as it pulled away from the curb.

Paramedics tried to resuscitate the girl while she was being transported to Nebraska Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead.