Girl fighting for life after being hit by vehicle in Montevallo; GoFundMe launched for medical bills

A girl is fighting for her life in Children's Hospital after she was hit by a vehicle early Tuesday evening in Montevallo.

Community members have come together to raise money to help pay the medical bills for Ember Poe's family.

Montevallo police and fire units were called to traffic accident in the 300 block of Spring Creek Road around 5:13 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

At the scene, authorities found a juvenile with life-threatening injuries. The juvenile was taken to Children's Hospital in Birmingham.

The Shelby County Traffic Homicide Task Force has been called to help investigate the incident.

Police did not publicly identify the victim, but Montevallo resident Michele Mickwee, who created the GoFundMe, said the fundraising effort was "for Ember Poe and her family.

"Ember was in a terrible accident involving a vehicle striking her. She is in critical condition at Children's Hospital," the GoFundMe stated. "The funds from this fundraiser will go towards bills and medical expenses. Please donate whatever you feel like you can. Thank you for supporting this precious family."

As of Thursday evening, more than $6,600 has been raised for the Ember's medical bills.