A 23-month-old girl died tragically after being hit by a Amazon van in a parking lot outside her condominium, according to police.
Authorities in the town of Irvine, Calif., have confirmed an investigation has been launched following the sad death of a young girl on Tuesday (August 16)
Name An unidentified infant was infected through a third party in the parking lot of an apartment community around 3:30 pm after being run over by an Amazon-branded car, and was found dead at the scene shortly thereafter.
Members of the local police department and fire service were present.
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"Just after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, the Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Department officials were called in to a traffic accident within an apartment community near 300 blocks from Estancia.
"In the interim, a collision occurred in the parking lot between an Amazon van and a child. The van is operated by a third party contractor."
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Fox)The cause of the is under investigation," he added, but initial investigations indicated that "drugs or alcohol were not shown. Factors." community members expressed their grief over the death and concern for the safety of local children.
One woman wrote simply, "My heartfelt condolences to all concerned with her."
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abc7)The Mirror reached out to Amazon US for comment.
Last year, an Amazon delivery van contracted by Harper Logistics LLC collided on Atlanta's busy Interstate 75, killing a man with life-altering brain and spinal cord injuries. later claimed it was not legal. Guilty of vehicle owned by a third party.
Hundreds of small businesses across the United States are licensed to provide essential shipping services on behalf of Amazon.
