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Child struck by vehicle dies of injuries

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An 11-year-old boy was critically injured Sunday night after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike along Slater Road.

Nathan Carroll, of 6760 Golden Road, died of his injuries at Lee Memorial Hospital.

The driver, identified as Gwendolyn A. Mackey of 20480 Welborn Dr. North Fort Myers, was not at fault, according to a release issued by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Mackey was traveling eastbound on Slater Road, Nathan was riding westbound in the eastbound lanes just west of Golden Road, the release states, adding the bike lacked lights and reflectors.

“This area of roadway was completely devoid of any light,” the release states.

Mackey saw the bike too late to stop due to the dark roadway, officials said.