David Herrera Dead after Car Hits Scooter on Christoffersen Parkway

8-Year-Old Boy Dies after Scooter Accident near Panorama Avenue

TURLOCK, CA (June 26, 2019) – Authorities identified 8-year-old David Herrera of Long Beach as the boy hit and killed by a car near Panorama Avenue, Wednesday evening.

According to the Turlock Police Department, the incident happened at about 7:30 PM. David attempted to cross West Christoffersen Parkway on his scooter when a Toyota sedan hit him.

Emergency responders rushed the victim to a hospital for immediate treatment. Unfortunately, the boy died from his critical injuries. Two other boys were with the victim at the time of the collision, but they did not suffer injuries.

Meanwhile, the 18-year-old woman driving the sedan remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police ruled out intoxication and speed as factors in the fatal crash.

Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Gavin Allison at (209) 668-1200, the Turlock Police Department’s tip line at (209) 668-5550, extension 6780, or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Further details will be released once they become available.

We at Sweet Lawyers offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of David Herrera. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this challenging time. May he rest in peace.

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