A tragic accident in Carthage claimed the life of 7-year-old Luis Garcia-Guardado last Friday. The Hamilton County Coroner's Office has confirmed his identity following the incident. According to The Enquirer, the accident occurred on private property in the 200 block of W. North Bend Avenue shortly after 3 p.m. Cincinnati police have ruled the death accidental and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this heartrending event.
The tragedy unfolded in an area that was identified to be affiliated with a family business. As reported by FOX19, the young boy was tragically hit by a forklift near Rosewood Street and West Seymour Avenue around 3:40 p.m. The police have not released much detail but confirmed that the child was struck on private property.
Further information on the incident is limited, but the boy's passing has undoubtedly left a void in the hearts of those who knew him. Adding to the brief account of events, WCPO reported that Cincinnati police responded to the accident site just after the incident. Luis Garcia-Guardado was pronounced dead after being hit by the forklift, leaving community members to reflect on this devastating loss mournfully.
