August 17, 2023 – Nationwide Report®
According to the Oceanside Police Department, a 16-month-old toddler was hit and killed by a pickup truck on Tuesday afternoon in a motor vehicle accident.
At 3:39 p.m., a 62-year-old driver was driving a White Ford F-150 on San Thomas Drive. The vehicle then hit a toddler that was walking on the roadway. The child was fatally injured and was pronounced dead at the scene even after performing life-saving measures.
The pickup truck driver stayed at the location and cooperated in the investigation. The officials have confirmed that DUI and high speed are the contributing factors to the accident.
The identity of the toddler is not yet disclosed. The cause of the fatal crash is still being investigated. No further information regarding the collision is available at the moment.
Source: Fox 5 San Diego