A British toddler was killed by a car while on vacation after getting out of bed and wandering out of the house while his parents thought he was still sleeping.
A jeep struck the boy, who was only 21 months old, shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday near the village of Ballinagare in Ireland’s County Roscommon.
British toddler killed by jeep
A toddler on vacation with his British family was killed by a Jeep after getting out of bed and leaving a house, according to reports. According to the Irish Mirror, the 21-month-old boy was treated at the scene of the collision in County Roscommon, Ireland, but was later pronounced dead.
The boy’s parents are believed to have traveled from the United Kingdom to Ireland and were staying with relatives in the village of Ballinagare. The little boy is said to have gotten out of his bed and wandered outside while his parents were still sleeping on Friday morning.
What happened to the toddler?
The 21-month-old boy died after being hit by a jeep shortly after 9 a.m. near the village of Ballinagare.
A British teenager was killed by a car while on vacation in Ireland when he left his house and walked into the street while his parents thought he was still sleeping.
The parents of a young child who died yesterday beside a country road in Co. Roscommon believed he was still sleeping at the time of the tragedy.
The child, who was only two years old, was killed when he was struck by a vehicle outside the Ballinagare village shortly after 9 a.m.
Irish police are treating his death as a “tragic accident.”
How did a British toddler get killed by a jeep?
It is believed that the toddler’s parents, who are visiting from the United Kingdom, had been staying with relatives for some time.
According to an Irish Daily Mail source, the child got out of bed on his own and fled the house while his parents were sound asleep.
A British teenager was killed by a car while on vacation in Ireland when he left his house and walked into the street while his parents thought he was still sleeping.
Tragically, the crash occurred because the adjacent property owner, who was pulling into his land, failed to notice the child.
The man immediately informed the residents of the neighboring house, who initially thought he was mistaken.
When the parents searched the house, they discovered that their child was nowhere to be found, not even in bed.
They were a British couple staying at a family member’s house two miles outside of Ballinagar in a remote area.
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A neighbor who owns the fields next to them noticed a bump when turning onto his property.
After spotting the youngster as he got out of his car, he dashed to the house to inform the occupants.
The parents informed him that their child was still sleeping while they were still in bed.
However, they quickly realized that this was incorrect and that the child had to have left the house on his own.
Anyone can go through something like this, and the tragedy that has befallen this community is heartbreaking.
What was revealed by the police investigation about the Toddler case?
“They were a couple from the UK who were staying at a family member’s house, in a very rural area about two miles outside Ballinagare,” a source told the Irish Daily Mail. A neighbor who owns fields nearby was turning into his property when he noticed a bump. When he got out of his jeep and saw the toddler, he dashed to the house and alerted the residents.
“At the time, the parents were still in bed and informed him that their son was still sleeping. Unfortunately, they soon discovered that this was not the case and that the child had escaped on his own.”
The incident is currently being investigated by Gardai, who have confirmed that no foul play is suspected.
There were no other injuries reported as a result of the collision.
“It’s shocking, I don’t know the family,” Cllr Tom Crosby said in response to the tragedy.
“However, it’s very sad. It’s a close-knit community, and they will undoubtedly be there to support the family now and in the coming days, weeks, and months.
“I also extend Roscommon County Council’s condolences.”
Meanwhile, Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice said, “I just want to express my condolences to the family on this tragic incident; it’s an absolutely terrible tragedy.”
Local Fine Gael councilor Liam Callaghan told the Irish Independent that the news has shocked the community.
“The wider community in the Tulsk-Bellanagare area is in mourning and shock. At this very sad and tragic time, our thoughts and prayers are with the family “He stated.
“You hear these stories in different parts of the country at different times, but when it comes to your own doorstep, the whole reality sinks in, and sadly, it has today. I have no doubt that the community will come together to support the family.”
Forensic investigators conducted a technical examination of the crash site yesterday, and a Garda liaison officer has been assigned to assist the family.
Officers are now asking witnesses to come forward, particularly road users who were in the area at the time and may have dash cam footage.
Tributes to the British Toddler
On social media, tributes to the young boy have poured in.
“Deepest sympathy to this little boy and also thinking of the driver at this very difficult time,” one wrote.
A second was added: “It’s heartbreaking, little angel. Sincere condolences to his parents and family.”
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A third person added: “So heartbreaking. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his parents and family. Little angel, may he rest in peace.”
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