A 3-year-old boy in Florida tragically died after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in a parking lot. The incident occurred in Tampa, and the child was pronounced dead at the scene. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash, which took place as the boy was riding with his mother and siblings. The driver of the Toyota RAV4 involved in the accident stayed at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. Despite the heartbreaking nature of the incident, no criminal charges are pending at this time and speed and impairment are not believed to be factors. The sheriff’s office expressed their condolences to the family of the child and emphasized the emotional toll the incident has taken on deputies who responded to the scene. The authorities are working with the mother of the child, who witnessed the accident, to support her during this difficult time. The identity of the child has not been released in order to give the family privacy as they grieve. A press conference held by the sheriff’s office provided more details about the tragedy, highlighting the innocence of the child who was simply enjoying a bike ride with his family before the accident occurred.
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