Four-year-old dies in Queen Creek driveway accident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 03:02 · Archive

A four-year-old has died after being hit by his family's SUV in Queen Creek, Arizona.

A four-year-old died after being hit by his family's SUV in a driveway in Queen Creek, Arizona. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. on 16 October at a home on Escalante Road, near Crismon and Ocotillo roads. Police say the family was preparing to leave home when the boy was struck by the vehicle. Neighbours rushed to help before first responders arrived.

The boy was taken to a nearby hospital and then transferred to another hospital in critical condition. Queen Creek police announced on Monday that he died that same day. Police did not release his identity.

Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice described the incident as a tragic accident. 'The biggest thing we want to say is this is an absolutely tragic situation. An accident that occurred where it's going to have a lot of impact on the family, obviously, and the community,' he said. The chief added that the department is working with officers and neighbours involved to ensure everyone receives necessary support.

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• 4-year-old dies after ‘tragic accident’ in family’s Queen Creek drivewayA Queen Creek family is grieving after police say their young boy died following a tragic driveway accident involving the family’s SUV.Azfamily · 20 Oct, 01:10
• 4-year-old dies after ‘tragic accident’ in family’s Queen Creek drivewayA Queen Creek family is grieving after police say their young boy died following a tragic driveway accident involving the family’s SUV.KOLD · 20 Oct, 01:10

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