In a tragic turn of events in Woodland, California, a toddler, just shy of their third birthday, has been fatally injured after being hit by a truck operated unintentionally by another young child.
The calamity took place on a Saturday afternoon at a gas station near Sacramento, where the Woodland Police Department reported that the vehicle, left running by its owner at the pump, became an unlikely hazard. The three-year-old in the backseat managed to shift into the driver’s seat, setting the truck in motion while the owner was away.
The vehicle began to move, striking the two-year-old victim, Ailahni, who was spending time at a nearby taco stand. Family members swiftly transported Ailahni to the hospital, but despite their efforts, she died due to the injuries incurred.
The police disclosed that the individuals connected to the incident are engaging fully with the ongoing investigation. As of the latest reports, no charges have been filed. Ailahni’s father recounted the harrowing moment he witnessed the aftermath of the accident, having to halt the truck himself. He nostalgically remembered his daughter’s happiness only moments earlier as they gathered around the taco stand.
The heartbroken family has called for judicial scrutiny into the owner’s responsibility for the vehicle’s accessibility. They criticized what they see as a display of leniency by law enforcement and emphasized their desire for justice.
Source: Jet Vital
