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Culkin Sister Hit by Car, Dies

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 11, 2008 1:17 PM CST

(Newser) – Macaulay Culkin’s older sister, Dakota, died yesterday at UCLA Hospital after being hit by a car the night before, E! reports. She was struck by a vehicle when she stepped into a Los Angeles street; the driver attempted to help her, and police determined he was not under the influence and will not be charged. Dakota Culkin, one of seven siblings that include Rory and Kieran, was 29.

The UCLA Medical Center.
The UCLA Medical Center.   (AP photo)
NEW YORK - MARCH 13:  Actor and author Macaulay Culkin poses for photographs before reading and signing copies of his new book 'Junior' at Barnes & Noble on March 13, 2006 in New York City.
NEW YORK - MARCH 13: Actor and author Macaulay Culkin poses for photographs before reading and signing copies of his new book 'Junior' at Barnes & Noble on March 13, 2006 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
Culkin brothers,  Rory, left and Kieran, right.
Culkin brothers, Rory, left and Kieran, right.   (AP Photo)
Kieran Culkin.
Kieran Culkin.   (AP Photo)
Actor Macaulay Culkin.
Actor Macaulay Culkin.   (Getty Images)
Los Angeles traffic.
Los Angeles traffic.   (AP Photo)
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