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Child Struck and Killed by Car at Parking Lot in Chula Vista
3-Year-Old Child Dies After Chula Vista Crash at 891 Showroom Place
Child Struck and Killed by Car at Parking Lot in Chula Vista
Chula Vista, California: A 3-year-old child died after she was hit by a car in the parking lot of 891 Showroom Place in Chula Vista, the Chula Vista Police Department said.
Police received reports of the accident at around 6:21 p.m. on Saturday and responded to the scene within minutes.
The officers attempted to offer aid to the child before firefighters arrived and transported the victim to Rady Children’s Hospital.
The child was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at the hospital.
The scene where the accident happened is a busy center with restaurants, several kid-friendly attractions, and other facilities.
The child was hit by a car driven by a 36-year-old man, who stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Police said drugs and alcohol were not thought to be contributing factors.