Stricken mother plunged into ‘every parent’s nightmare’ after leaving adorable toddler, 2, sitting on curb while she got other child out of car
A Maryland mother is in shock after her two-year-old son was struck and killed by a car after he ran into the road.
Cody Aguilar Gomez died Tuesday in a “terrible and tragic accident,” Annapolis police said.
The little boy’s mother, Karla Gomez, had briefly placed him on the sidewalk while she got her other child out of the car, when the toddler tried to get away.
Cody was hit by the vehicle just before 4:00 p.m. and died at the scene.
“I am saddened because the reality is that every parent’s worst nightmare has come true for the Gomez family,” said Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson.
Cody Aguilar Gomez, 2, was struck and killed by a car in Annapolis, Maryland, on Tuesday
“I can’t imagine the pain they’re going through right now. Most of us can’t imagine losing our two-year-old.”
He added that the driver of the car was initially unaware that he had hit anyone, but only contacted police when he heard about the incident.
After consulting with the Anne Arundel County Prosecutor’s Office, police determined that the driver had no criminal intent.
“We are all deeply saddened by this terrible accident,” Jackson added. “Our hearts are aching and our thoughts are with the family.”
In a statement, Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley expressed his sadness over the passing of “this bright, young light” and expressed his condolences to the Gomez family.
He also praised the driver for coming forward and “doing the right thing.”
The little boy’s mother, Karla Gomez, had put him on the sidewalk for a moment while she got her other child out of the car, when the toddler ran toward the road
Cody was hit by a car just before 4:00 p.m. and pronounced dead at the same time.
Police called the incident a “terrible and tragic accident” after an investigation found the driver had committed no criminal offence.
In a statement on a GoFundMe For Cody’s funeral expenses, the family paid tribute to the “little angel.”
Flowers have been laid by teddy bears in memory of Cody, with locals saying the community is “devastated” by the loss.
“We are all devastated,” one resident told CBS as he tried to hold back tears.