Macaulay Culkin's Sister Dies Tragically, Struck By Car While Crossing L.A. Street
We've learned Macaulay Culkin's sister died yesterday after being struck by a car.
Law enforcement sources tell us Dakota Culkin was walking on the west side of Los Angeles Tuesday when she stepped off a curb and was struck by a car. The 29-year-old Culkin was taken to the UCLA Medical Center where she died of her injuries yesterday afternoon.
"The driver stopped, rendered aid, and identified himself as required by law," said the Police spokesman Richard French . "Detectives determined that the driver was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol and that no crime was committed."
Macaulay Culkin, 28, has five other siblings: Shane, 32, Kieran, 26, Quinn, 24, Christian, 21, and Rory, 19.
"This is a terrible tragic accident," said the actor's rep, Michelle Bega. "We ask that the media respect the family's privacy during this difficult time."
The accident was first reported by TMZ.com.
TMZ has obtained an official statement from Macaulay's rep. "We can officially confirm that the victim is Dakota Culkin. This is a terrible tragic accident. We have no further comment at this time."
Horrible! Sooo sad.
Slow the eff down, L.A. drivers!
We've seen many of you almost plow down pedestrians and bike riders because you're driving tooo effing fast.
Our thoughts go out to the Culkin family.
