A Maryland mother has been left in anguish after her two 12 months outdated son was hit and killed by a automotive after he ran out into the highway.
Cody Aguilar Gomez misplaced his life on Tuesday in a ‘horrific and tragic accident’, police in Annapolis stated.
The teen’s mother Karla Gomez had set him on the curb momentarily whereas she acquired her different little one out of the automotive when the toddler made a break for the highway.
Cody was struck by the car simply earlier than 4pm and pronounced lifeless on the scene.
‘My coronary heart is heavy as a result of the fact is it is each mum or dad’s worst nightmare that is come true for the Gomez household,’ Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson stated.
Cody Aguilar Gomez, 2, was hit and killed by a automotive in Annapolis, Maryland on Tuesday
‘I am unable to think about the ache that they are going by means of now. Most of us cannot think about as we go all through our day that we’d lose our two-year-old little one.’
He added that the motive force of the automotive was not conscious he had hit anybody at first however acquired in contact with the cops after studying of the incident.
After consulting with the the Anne Arundel County State’s Legal professional’s Workplace, police stated their was no legal intent from the motive force.
‘All of us are deeply saddened at this most horrific accident,’ Jackson added. ‘All of our hearts ache and grieve with the household.’
In a press release, Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley expressed his unhappiness over the demise of ‘this brilliant, younger gentle’ and provided his condolences to the Gomez household.
He additionally praised the motorist for coming ahead and ‘doing the suitable factor.’
The teen’s mother Karla Gomez had set him on the curb momentarily whereas she acquired her different little one out of the automotive when the toddler made a break for the highway
Cody was struck by a automotive simply earlier than 4pm and pronounced lifeless on the similar
Police stated the incident was a ‘horrific and tragic accident’ following an investigation by which they decided there was no criminality from the motive force
In a press release on a GoFundMe for Cody’s funeral bills, the household paid tribute to the ‘little angel’.
Flowers at teddy bears have been left in reminiscence of Cody, with locals saying the neighborhood has been left ‘devastated’ by the loss.
‘We’re all heartbroken,’ one resident informed CBS whereas struggling to maintain again tears.
