COROLLA, N.C. - A 7-year-old boy who was staying with his family in a rental home in Corolla died Sunday night after an elevator mishap.
Chief Ralph "Chip" Melton of Currituck County Fire & Emergency Medical Services confirmed the death of the child to News 3 Tuesday.
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Sunday. The chief said the family was from Canton, Ohio, and was staying in a rental home on Franklyn Street.
The boy died from injuries he sustained in the mishap. He was pronounced dead on scene.
There is no further information.
