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Baby falls from truck, tragically run over by own vehicle
28 Feb
Summary
- One-year-old boy died after falling from a moving pickup truck.
- The child was not properly secured in the vehicle's passenger seat.
- Donations are being raised for the funeral and burial costs.
A devastating accident occurred on February 20, resulting in the tragic death of a one-year-old boy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nicholas Aguilar fell from a moving pickup truck at a gas station after the vehicle's door opened during a sharp turn.
Authorities confirmed that Nicholas was not properly restrained in the rear passenger seat at the time of the incident. He was subsequently run over by the truck's rear tire. Despite being transported to a hospital, he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into who was driving the vehicle and whether criminal charges will be filed is ongoing. The family has created a GoFundMe page to cover funeral and burial costs, with over $710 raised so far.
Officials emphasized that Louisiana law mandates proper restraint for young children in vehicles. Failure to secure a child can result in fines, and improper restraint leading to death can carry severe criminal charges like negligent homicide.
