Toddler Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle at Local Marketplace
A 22-month-old son of a Gainesville, Georgia firefighter has died after he and his father were struck by a car while window-shopping at the Limestone Marketplace. The father was also injured but did not require medical treatment. The incident occurred…
Birmingham, AL, October 11, 2026 — A tragic incident at the Limestone Marketplace has resulted in the death of a 22-month-old child. The toddler, who is the son of a Gainesville, Georgia firefighter, was struck by a vehicle while accompanying his father for window-shopping.
The father was also injured in the incident. However, his injuries did not necessitate medical treatment.
According to preliminary information, the accident occurred as a driver was in the process of parking. The driver reportedly accelerated over a curb accidentally, leading to the collision that struck the father and son.
The specific circumstances leading to the driver’s vehicle accelerating over the curb are still under review. Details regarding the driver’s identity or any potential charges have not been provided. The Limestone Marketplace is a local shopping area where the incident took place.
The local fire department has been notified of the incident involving one of its members. The full impact of the event on the firefighter’s family and department is significant, with the loss of a young child.
Further details regarding the timeline of events or any additional witnesses are not currently available. The investigation into the cause and sequence of the accident is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Patrick Quinn, Gray News staff on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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