Toddler Dies After Being Struck by Car While Parents Did Yard Work

A toddler is dead. The one-year-old boy was struck by a car on Friday afternoon in Jonesville, Florida. His parents were outside their home, doing yard work. They realized he was missing and searched his usual spots. He had wandered onto West Newberry Road near Northwest 182nd Street.

The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. A 52-year-old driver was traveling westbound in a sedan. The Florida Highway Patrol says the motorist failed to spot the child before hitting him. Paramedics rushed the boy to a nearby hospital. Doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival. The driver walked away unharmed.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office confirmed the death. They issued a statement expressing deep sorrow. "We are very saddened to report that this incident has resulted in the death of a young child," the office wrote. "Our hearts go out to the family of the child and our Sheriff, along with members of our agency will be holding them very close in our prayers."

Investigators reviewed the scene. They determined the collision was an accident. No criminal charges are expected against the driver or the parents. Authorities have not released the identities of those involved.