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Arizona Family Devastated by Driveway Tragedy
21 Oct
Summary
- A four-year-old boy died after being struck by an SUV.
- The incident occurred in a driveway as the family left home.
- Police confirmed no criminal impairment was a factor.
A four-year-old boy lost his life in a devastating accident on Friday, October 16th, in Queen Creek, Arizona. The child was struck by an SUV in the driveway of his family's home.
The tragic incident occurred around 8 a.m. local time as the family was engaged in their morning routine and preparing to depart from their residence. First responders were dispatched to the scene immediately upon receiving reports of an injured child.
Despite being flown to a hospital and later transferred to another medical center in critical condition, the young boy succumbed to his injuries later on the same day.
The Queen Creek Police Department has stated that "any form of criminal impairment" has been ruled out as a cause. Police Chief Randy Brice described the event as an "absolutely tragic situation" with a profound impact on the family and the wider community.
