Child is killed when pickup truck hits stroller being pushed by mother in South Los Angeles
A 10-month-old was killed and the child’s mother injured when they were struck by a pickup truck early Thursday in South L.A., police said.
The incident occurred about 7:10 a.m. at the intersection of 59th Place and Broadway, according to a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Juana Oxlaj, 36, was pushing her child in a stroller as they crossed Broadway when the driver of a 2002 Chevy Silverado made a left turn and struck them, according to the statement.
The mother and child were taken to California Hospital Medical Center by fire paramedics. The child, whose gender was not given, was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Oxlaj suffered head injuries and was described as stable.
Police identified the driver as Esteban Carbajal, 38, of Los Angeles. He remained on the scene as required by law and was released after questioning.
There was no evidence that drugs or alcohol were involved, police said. The incident remains under investigation.
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