Toddler Killed in San Jose Parking Lot, Driver Cooperates

0:00It's April 22nd. This is California News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. A one-year-old boy lost his life Tuesday afternoon in San Jose after a minivan hit him in an apartment complex parking lot. It happened around 4.23 pm on the 2100 block of Canoa's Garden Avenue. Police say the great Toyota minivan was heading north on the driveway when it struck the toddler who was walking nearby. The child was rushed to a hospital in critical condition but didn't make it. He's been identified as Olivier Carmelo Escarlata, a San Jose resident. The driver and a dull man stayed at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. This hits hard in a community already reeling from traffic tragedies. It's the 16th traffic death and 7th pedestrian fatality this year alone. Folks are mourning a young life cut way too short, sparking talks about safety and busy parking areas. Right now, cops don't think drubs or alcohol were factors, but they're still piecing together

1:00exactly how it went down, no charges yet against the driver. If you saw anything or have info, hit up Detective White at 4638 at San Joseca.gov or 408-277-465. 4. Let's help get answers for this family.