OCEANSIDE, Calif. (KGTV) — A toddler died after being struck by a truck in Oceanside Tuesday afternoon, according to the Oceanside Police Department.
The department said the crash happened in the 3200 block of San Tomas Drive just before 3:40 p.m. Tuesday.
According to police, the collision occurred as a white Ford F-150, driven by a 62-year-old Oceanside resident, was traveling west along San Tomas and struck the toddler.
“Officers arrived on the scene, and life-saving measures were attempted; however, the child succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:56 pm by paramedics,” police said.
The driver of the truck remained at the scene. At this time, police do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to all impacted by this tragedy,” the department added.
