A one-year-old boy was struck and killed by a passing car after wandering away from his parents while they were doing yard work outside their Florida home.
The toddler's parents searched his usual spots after noticing he was missing, but he had wandered onto a nearby road in Alachua County.
The tragedy unfolded around 3:30pm Friday on West Newberry Road near Northwest 182nd Street in Jonesville.
A 52-year-old motorist traveling westbound in a sedan failed to spot the child before striking him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The motorist was unharmed.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office confirmed the child's death and offered condolences to his family.
'We are very saddened to report that this incident has resulted in the death of a young child,' the sheriff's office said.
'Our hearts go out to the family of the child and our Sheriff, along with members of our agency will be holding them very close in our prayers.'
The tragedy unfolded around 3:30pm Friday on West Newberry Road near Northwest 182nd Street in Jonesville
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office confirmed the child's death and offered condolences to his family
Florida Highway Patrol investigators determined the collision was an accident, and no criminal charges are expected against the driver or the boy's parents.
Authorities have not released the identities of those involved.
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