JONESVILLE, FLORIDA — A tragic incident in Florida has left a 1-year-old boy dead after he wandered away from his family and entered a nearby roadway, where he was struck by a vehicle.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident happened Friday afternoon in Jonesville while the child’s parents were doing yard work at their residence.
Authorities said the toddler walked away unnoticed while his parents were occupied with the outdoor work. When the family realized the child was missing, they began searching in areas where he typically spent time.
However, the child had made his way onto a nearby roadway before he could be located.
Investigators said the driver of the vehicle did not see the toddler before the collision.
The child was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to reporting by The Independent, investigators do not expect criminal charges to be filed against the driver or the child’s parents. The decision was attributed to reporting by local ABC affiliate WCJB.
The heartbreaking incident highlights how quickly young children can wander away, even during ordinary outdoor activities.
The investigation was being handled by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Our thoughts are with the child’s family and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.
Source: The Independent / Florida Highway Patrol reporting
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