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Posted: March 14, 2007

Toddler Hit, Killed by Car

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Macclesfield, N.C. — A toddler was killed Tuesday night after wandering into the road in front of her home and getting hit by a car, authorities said.

Christian Marie Pittman, 2, was outside with her father at about 8 p.m. Tuesday when he walked into the garage, authorities said. The toddler walked a couple hundred feet up N.C. Highway 42 from her home and was hit by a passing car after stepping into the road, authorities said.

The unidentified driver stopped and called for help.

No charges are expected to be filed against the driver or the parents, authorities said.

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As a family member and former colleague of Darryl Pittman, I must address some of the negative comments I have read. First, my prayers go out to the family and the driver of the car. What we must realize is that GOD IS IN CONTROL. HE alone is the Author and Finisher of our lives. HE knew the day Christian would be birthed into this world and he knew the day she would depart this world.HE knew HOW, WHEN, and WHERE. GOD knows all, HE sees all. GOD knows how and when each and everyone of us will leave this world. So please no more negative remarks and wanting to point the blame at someone. Right now what Darryl, Zina, Tray, Kendrick, Jamar and the driver need is alot of Love, Support, and Prayers. Remember we need one another in this world today, so lets show some REAL LOVE, that AGAPE LOVE. Remember GOD IS IN CONTROL.
trice
March 24, 2007 12:13 p.m.
Hey TLJ1212, Why is it scary I have kids. Because mine are all alive? Because I take very good care of them, love them and watch after them as I should? If you all believe in fate, if your child gets cancer, do you pray the child survives through it or seek medical help. If God meant for that child to die of cancer, why fight it? right???I think not. Remember...good people make mistakes too. This couple did? The comment about it being scary I have kids has to be the most idiotic comment on here.
sabatinom
March 16, 2007 2:18 p.m.
What a tragedy. My prayers go out to the child's parents and family members. I don't think the father should be charged. I think he has suffered enough. What good will it serve?? Children that age will dart out when you least expect it. It was a terrible accident...
Super Typer
March 15, 2007 6:27 p.m.
"HINDSIGHT" is 20/20...it is very easy for people to say what THEY would have been done in a situation that they have not experienced for themselves. My prayers go out to Coach Pittman, his wife, & three sons.
preciousallis
March 15, 2007 12:36 p.m.
It's scary to think that someone like SABATINOM actually has kids...
tlj1212
March 15, 2007 12:21 p.m.
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