A 4-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a vehicle in Boston’s Seaport District was identified on Wednesday as Gracie Gancheva by Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office.
Gancheva was walking with her family in the area of Congress and Sleeper streets, which is close to the Boston Children’s Museum, around 5 p.m. Sunday when she was struck, according to Boston Police.
“It’s difficult to adequately express the scope of tragedy in losing someone so young,” Hayden said in a statement. “My staff and I extend our deepest condolences to Gracie Gancheva’s family, friends and loved ones.”
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Gancheva and her family were from the Denver area, The Boston Globe reported. The girl’s family, through a Boston Police spokesman, said they did not want to speak to the Globe.
Gancheva was declared dead at a hospital following the crash.
The vehicle involved in the crash remained in the area following the collision, according to Boyle. There were no charges filed and no arrests made immediately after the accident.
MassLive has requested a copy of the Boston Police report regarding the incident.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration had planned safety upgrades to the area where the girl was hit prior to the collision, including new, accessible sidewalks, safer crosswalks, street-light upgrades, and street trees and landscaping, according to the city’s website.
“We want to build a street that is safe, convenient, comfortable for everyone, while meeting the needs of residents and businesses,” the city’s website reads.
Boston Children’s Museum President & CEO Carole Charnow said the museum was “devastated by this tragedy.”
“Our hearts go out to the family of the little girl,” Charnow said. She did not say if the girl was visiting the museum.
Charnow said the museum is aware of issues with the intersection, particularly related to speed and site lines.
“While we know that there are plans in the works to permanently address this issue, we hope that something can be done right away to ensure pedestrian safety,” she said.