Oakland Toddler Dies After Falling From Vehicle in School Parking Lot
Authorities are investigating the tragic incident where a one-year-old child fell from a moving car and may have been struck by another vehicle outside Northern Light School.
A one-year-old toddler died Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of Northern Light School in Oakland, California, after falling from a moving vehicle, according to police.
Emergency crews responded to the scene around 4 p.m. and provided CPR to the child before transporting them to a local hospital, where the toddler was pronounced deceased. Authorities believe the child may have been struck by another vehicle in the parking lot after falling from the initial car.
The Oakland Police Department has opened an investigation into the incident. Officials have not yet determined if alcohol or drugs were a factor. The Daily Mail has contacted the Oakland Police Department for further updates.
Northern Light School is a private institution serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, with annual tuition starting at $17,000.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a national nonprofit organization that works to protect families from drunk driving and drugged driving. The organization was not immediately available for comment.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee issued a statement calling the event an "unimaginable tragedy." "Words cannot fully express the grief we feel for the family and loved ones during this painful time," Lee said. "My deepest condolences and prayers are with them, as well as with our first responders. I ask everyone in our city to hold this family in their hearts tonight."
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Oakland Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit at (510) 777-8570.