Highland Park girl, 5, killed by car; police investigating

September 4, 2012 (HIGHLAND PARK, Ill.) (WLS) -- Police in the Highland Park are investigating the death of a young girl who was struck and killed Monday by a car while she was walking with some members of her family.

• MONDAY'S REPORT: Girl, 5, struck and killed by car

A 5-year-old girl was killed. Her mother and two brothers were injured.

Highland Park police say Jaquelin Santos-Sacramento was walking home from a store on a sidewalks when a car driven by an 18-year-old woman hit them from behind.

The driver of the car was also hurt. She was treated for her injuries and released from a hospital.

No charges have been filed while police try to determine what caused the crash.

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