In a heartbreaking incident on July 5, 2023, a 2-year-old child was fatally injured after being struck by a car while it was backing out of a private driveway in Vallejo, California. The 25-year-old driver of the vehicle, who was a family friend of the child, stopped as soon as she felt she had hit something according to a post by the Vallejo Police Department on Facebook.
Upon discovering the injured child, the driver and other family members rushed the young girl to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Vallejo Police Department responded to the scene and said the driver remained on-site and was cooperative throughout the investigation as reported by SF Gate.
While the investigation is still ongoing, authorities have confirmed that neither drugs nor alcohol appear to be factors in the tragic accident as per a post by Vallejo PD on Facebook. This serves as a stark reminder for all drivers to remain cautious and vigilant when operating in residential areas, especially when reversing out of driveways. A momentary lapse in attention could lead to devastating consequences, as seen in this tragic accident.
Unfortunately, this tragedy marks the third fatality due to traffic collisions in Vallejo in 2023 according to SF Gate.
