FREMONT, CA (October 30, 2024) – A vehicle accident in Fremont resulted in the death of a 3-year-old child on Monday morning after the toddler was hit by a vehicle.
The incident happened around 11:45 a.m. near the intersection of Dunsmuir Common and Colleen Terrace, prompting numerous 911 calls. Fremont police and fire departments responded swiftly, but despite immediate life-saving efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations suggest the child was struck as an adult driver was maneuvering their vehicle forward from a parking space. The child, unseen by the driver, moved in front of the vehicle and was hit by the front left side. Authorities noted that the driver involved stopped at once and is cooperating with the police. No signs of impairment from drugs or alcohol were found.
Fremont police have issued a reminder on the importance of vigilance in any area where vehicles and pedestrians might intersect and have called for witnesses or anyone with information to contact the Fremont Police Traffic Unit.
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