Todd Heap accidentally hits, kills 3-year-old daughter while moving truck

Retired Pro Bowl tight end Todd Heap accidentally struck and killed his 3-year-old daughter Friday afternoon while moving his truck, according to Mesa, Arizona, police.

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The incident happened in the driveway of a home in the gated community of Las Sendas. Police responded to a car/pedestrian accident about 3:45 p.m. and were told the girl was on the driveway when Heap moved the truck forward and hit her.

She was taken to a local hospital, where she died, police said.

Todd Heap exhibited no signs of impairment after the accident, police said. Jason Bridge/USA TODAY SportsHeap exhibited no signs of impairment, according to officials. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Heap played 10 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens after being selected in the first round of the 2001 draft, and two with the Arizona Cardinals before retiring in 2012.

Heap is a native of Mesa and was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection for Arizona State before heading to the NFL.