Toddler Fatally Struck by SUV in Broward County Driveway
A 1-and-a-half-year-old boy was fatally struck by his mother's SUV as she was backing out of their driveway in West Park, Broward County. The child, Wilson Matias Jr., ran out of the residence and was hit by the vehicle. The…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 7, 2026 —
A tragic incident in West Park, Broward County, resulted in the death of a 1-and-a-half-year-old boy, identified as Wilson Matias Jr. The child was fatally struck by his mother’s SUV while she was backing out of their driveway.
According to preliminary reports, the young boy ran out of the residence and into the path of the reversing vehicle. The incident occurred at their home in West Park.
The Mayor of West Park visited the grieving family following the incident. Authorities are currently investigating the death, and the incident is being treated as accidental.
This heartbreaking event marks the third reported death of a toddler in Broward County within the span of a single week, highlighting a deeply concerning trend.
Story summarized from the original created by Rubén Rosario on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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