An 8-year-old girl from the Navajo Nation who died last month may have been struck by a passing vehicle, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Maleeka “Mollie” Boone was reported missing Jan. 15 after playing near her home in Coalmine, Arizona. Investigators now believe she was walking home when she was hit by a vehicle, possibly without the driver realizing it. Her body was discovered the following morning.
Investigation Details
The FBI said the incident likely occurred between 5:50 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. on Cedar Loop Road in the Coalmine Navajo Housing Authority community. Authorities are searching for information about vehicles traveling through the area during that time.
Investigators believe the vehicle involved may have been larger, possibly a pickup truck.
Call for Public Help
The FBI is asking anyone who may have seen traffic or unusual activity in the neighborhood that evening to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI or online through the agency’s tip portal.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding Mollie’s death.
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