CHULA VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) — A young boy in Chula Vista died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his electric scooter, the Chula Vista Police Department's Watch Commander confirmed with ABC 10News.
Around 2:15 p.m., officers responded to reports of a vehicle colliding with a child at the 2000 block of Tango Loop in Chula Vista. A reporting party advised the child was pinned underneath the front end of the vehicle.
According to authorities, first responders rendered aid to the child who was then transported to Rady Children's Hospital where he later died from his injuries.
At the scene, a shoe could be seen underneath a black Audi sedan, along with a scooter lying off to the side.
Authorities said bystanders assisted responding officers by using a rolling hydraulic jack to free the child from the vehicle.
Investigators from CVPD's traffic division are conducting an investigation at the scene, CVPD's Watch Commander said.
The status of the involved suspect is unknown at this time. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to have played a part in the collision and no other vehciles were involved, according the CVPD.
The name of the victim is currently being withheld pending family notification. The cause of the collision is under investigation/
Anyone that witnessed the collision or has additional information is asked to contact the Chula Vista Police Department Traffic Bureau at (619) 476-5320 or San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
