A 6-year-old girl was fatally struck by a skid steer driven by her father on Saturday, November 9, in Oswego, New York. Oswego County News Now, Syracuse.com And The daily mail report.

Grace Hinderliter died after local and state agencies responded to emergency call Saturday at 12:39 a.m. on Margaret Street, according to Oswego County News Now.

Grace’s father, Jeffrey Hinderliter, was driving a skid steer along a treeline on his property. Police say Grace got too close to the construction vehicle and out of Jeffrey’s sight, according to Oswego County News Now. She was struck by the machine and died instantly.

“This is a tragic event that has deeply affected the Oswego community,” Police Chief Phil Cady said, according to Oswego County News Now. “There have been multiple levels of coordination with the family, the school district and first responders to get help and advice.”

No criminal charges will be filed against Jeffrey, the Oswego Police Department confirmed, according to Central CNY.

Jeffrey previously worked for the New York State Department of Transportation and the Department of State. In 2019, he was appointed city engineer and moved with his wife and three children from Ilion to Oswego.

A GoFundMe page was created on Sunday, November 10 to help Grace’s family cover funeral costs. As of Friday, November 15, the page had raised more than $46,000, surpassing its goal of $9,000.

Grace’s summer day camp, Camp Foundations, shared the news of Grace’s death on Facebook. announcement on November 10: “Her joy and love lit up any room and she was everyone’s friend. Her smile could make anyone’s day better. Our hearts ache and cry with them and the loss is insurmountable. »

The second-year pupil at Kingsford Park School “was a beautiful girl, with a kind and loving heart, a creative mind and endless energy”. his obituary read. “She had a creative eye and a special skill for transforming trash into works of art, with which she adorned her home. She loved nature and enjoyed being active outside.

“Grace was a graceful dancer who loved dancing at Creation Studios with her friends. She loved her family, friends, teachers and church community. But above all, she loved God more,” her obituary continues.

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A representative for the Oswego Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for more information on Friday.