Toddler Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Parking Lot
A 22-month-old son of a Gainesville, Georgia firefighter died after he and his father were struck by a car while window-shopping in a shopping center parking lot. The driver accidentally accelerated over a curb while parking, hitting the pair.
Terre Haute, IN, October 11, 2026 — A tragic incident in a shopping center parking lot has resulted in the death of a 22-month-old boy. The child, whose father is a firefighter in Gainesville, Georgia, was struck by a vehicle on [Date not provided] while the pair were window-shopping.
According to preliminary information, the accident occurred as a driver was attempting to park. The driver reportedly accelerated unintentionally over a curb, leading to the collision that struck both the father and son. The toddler sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The condition of the father was not immediately available.
The specific location of the shopping center within Gainesville, Georgia, and the identity of the driver involved have not been released.
Officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details regarding the timeline of events, any potential citations issued, or the ongoing investigation will be provided as they become available.
Story summarized from the original created by Patrick Quinn, Gray News staff on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.
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