Actually i think the little girl was hit last summer but this brings up a very good point...DRIVE SLOW IN THE SAND!!!! peds have the "right of way" on the beach.
Recently I have seen way to many kayak fishermen haulin A$$ thru the sand on a crowded weekend afternoon often revving the engine, peeling out while yelling/honking at women and children. The people on the beach have no idea that we are trying not to get stuck, they just think the we are a bunch of jackasses.
So please, IF YOU DON'T HAVE 4x4 or U CAN'T IDLE THRU THE SAND THEN PARK IN THE GREEN AND USE YOUR WHEELS!!!