The 2-year-old was near a taco stand in the parking lot when she was hit, police said.
by ALEXX ALTMAN-DEVILBISS | The National Desk3-year-old in driver's seat when 2-year-old hit and killed: police A 3-year-old left unattended in a running vehicle at a California gas station was behind the wheel when a 2-year-old was fatally struck, according to authorities.said they responded on Saturday to reports of a child who was hit by a vehicle.
When officers arrived, they were able to determine a 2-year-old child had been hit and was taken by family members to a nearby hospital where they passed away from their injuries. Police said once they found the owner of the truck, an investigation revealed the 3-year-old was in the backseat of the truck in a car seat when the child got out and got into the driver's seat while the owner was inside the store.
"The truck began moving forward and it collided with a two-year-old child who was near a taco stand on the edge of the lot," police said in a statement.Police said they are working to "ensure a thorough investigation is completed." "This includes taking statements, analyzing evidence, reviewing video surveillance footage, creating scene diagrams, and completing investigative reports," police stated. "We ask for the community's patience while this occurs. The completed investigation will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review."
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