Vehicle hits 5-year-old in Vancouver in apartment complex parking lot

In a distressing incident in Vancouver, Washington, a 5-year-old boy sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. The accident took place at approximately 3:30 PM on Thursday at the Townhouse Square Apartments located on East Mill Plain Boulevard. According to statements from Vancouver police, the child was riding his bike between two parked vehicles before inadvertently entering the roadway area of the parking lot. The driver, who was traversing the lot, reported feeling a passenger tire run over something, leading him to find the child and his bike on the ground. Tragically, the child was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision, raising concerns about safety precautions.

Fortunately, police have reported that the driver was cooperative and that neither speed nor impairment were factors contributing to the accident. This incident highlights the risks children face while riding bikes in parking lots and underscores the importance of helmet use. Local authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.