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Tragic Accident: Child Dies After Security Guard Vehicle Strike
25 Apr
Summary
- A 1-year-old child was fatally struck by a security guard's vehicle.
- The incident occurred in a parking lot as the family was loading their car.
- The security guard remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
A devastating incident occurred in southwest Houston when a 1-year-old child was fatally struck by a security guard's vehicle. The tragic event unfolded in the parking lot of an apartment complex as the child's family was in the process of loading their car.
Reports indicate the young boy slipped away from his family and darted into the path of the approaching vehicle. The security guard involved immediately contacted emergency services and decided to drive the child to the hospital while awaiting assistance.
Before the guard could leave the complex, first responders arrived. They took over care of the child and transported him to the hospital, where he tragically passed away. The security guard remained at the scene to cooperate with police. Investigations confirmed the guard was not under the influence of intoxicants, and no criminal charges have been filed at this time as the investigation continues.
