NewsABC7 News San Francisco (KGO-TV)October 28, 2026San Francisco County
1-year-old child dies after falling from moving vehicle in Oakland school parking lot
Photo: ABC7 News San Francisco (KGO-TV)
A one-year-old child died after falling from a moving car in the parking lot of Northern Light School in Oakland on Tuesday afternoon. Police and city officials are investigating the incident, and investigators have not yet determined whether alcohol or drugs were factors.
Read the full story at ABC7 News San Francisco (KGO-TV)Why It Matters
A fatal vehicle accident involving a toddler at an Oakland school parking lot prompted a police appeal for public tips and video evidence to aid the ongoing traffic investigation.
Key Facts
- A 1-year-old child died from injuries after falling from a moving vehicle in an Oakland school parking lot.
- The incident occurred on Tuesday around 3:45 p.m. at Northern Light School on Dorisa Avenue.
- Officers initially stated in a preliminary investigation that a juvenile was struck by a vehicle before determining the child fell from a moving vehicle.
- Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee released a statement confirming the child's death on Tuesday evening.
- Police report that it is currently unknown whether alcohol or drugs were factors in the accident.
- The Oakland Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is asking anyone with information to contact them at (510) 777-8570.
- Authorities requested that any videos or photos assisting the investigation be sent to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationNorthern Light School“School on Dorisa Avenue where the incident took place”OrganizationABC7“News network covering the developing story”locationOakland“City where the incident occurred”OrganizationKGO“News organization reporting the story”OrganizationOakland Police Department“Law enforcement agency investigating the incident”PersonBarbara Lee“Mayor who announced the circumstances of the child's death in a statement”locationDorisa Avenue“Location of Northern Light School off Golf Links Road”locationGolf Links Road“Road near the incident location”