A 3-year-old child died after being struck by a Bobcat tractor on private property on Sunday at approximately 12:35 p.m.
The tractor crash in Petaluma happened at 3100 Skillman Lane when the child reportedly ran into a field where a tractor was in operation. Emergency responders pronounced the child dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations noted signs of intoxication on the tractor operator, who has since been taken into custody on suspicion of felony DUI and manslaughter. Authorities continue to review the evidence surrounding the tragedy.
