10-Month-Old Baby Dies After Falling Out of Car and Getting Run Over in Virginia: Police

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The woman, who has not been publicly identified, went back to the family’s home to “pick up additional family members,” according to deputies. One of her relatives opened the back door and “the unrestrained child fell from the vehicle onto the roadway.”

The mother “immediately” got out of the car to check on the child, however, the car was “still in drive” so when she left the vehicle it went forward and “struck the child,” per the release.

First Sergeant Jonathan Perok of thePrince WilliamCounty Police Department tells PEOPLE it has nothing further to add at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.

source: people.com