A former American football star has accidentally killed his three-year-old daughter in a tragic accident at his home in Arizona, police have confirmed.
Todd Heap, 37, who played for the Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals, was reversing his truck in the driveway of his home in Mesa on Friday afternoon when the incident occurred. Police stated there were no suspicious circumstances and that Mr Heap showed no signs of impairment.
The young girl was rushed to a local hospital after the accident, which took place at around 16:00 local time (23:00 GMT), but she sadly did not survive.
Heap, a two-time Pro-Bowler, was a first-round draft pick for the Ravens in 2001 and spent 10 seasons with the team, becoming their all-time leader in touchdown catches. He later played two seasons for the Cardinals before retiring in 2013.
Off the field, Heap has been involved in charitable work, raising money for sick and disadvantaged children. In 2010, he opened the Todd Heap Family Pediatric Center in Baltimore.
