Carnations and a single red rose are placed near the area where a 2-year-old Redmond girl was struck by a car and killed at Redmond Town Center on Wednesday evening.

The accident occurred at the intersection of 164th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 74th Street, according to Redmond Police Department (RPD) Cmdr. Charlie Gorman.

“This is a tragic situation for all involved. Our hearts go out to the family of the victim,” said RPD Chief Ron Gibson.

A Redmond Town Center representative on scene this morning said the playground will be open today and they’re taking a look at the area regarding safety issues.

RPD and the Redmond Fire Department received the call at about 4:57 p.m. and were quickly on scene. Gorman said the girl darted out from the nearby playground into the street as the male driver slowed to a stop and struck the girl, who died on scene.

The driver, a 25-year-old from Kenmore, cooperated with police and agreed to take a voluntary blood draw. According to an RPD press release, at this time, drugs and/or alcohol don’t appear to be factors in the accident.

The driver was heading eastbound on 74th and approaching the stop sign at 164th when the accident occurred. According to the RPD release, “the investigation reveals the driver did not have an opportunity to see the child or to stop in time.”

The RPD traffic division was on scene Wednesday investigating the incident and taking statements from witnesses. The roadway was closed for a while as the investigation was completed.

The Reporter will add to this story as more details become available.