One-Year-Old Killed by Minivan

A one-year-old boy died after a minivan struck him Tuesday in San Jose's Cambrian Park neighborhood. Police responded around 3 p.m. to the 3700 block of Union Avenue. (patch.com) The toddler was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. (nbcbayarea.com) No arrests or citations have been issued as of Wednesday. The San Jose Police Department is probing the exact circumstances, including possible driver distraction or child supervision factors. (ktvu.com) This marks at least the third child pedestrian fatality in Santa Clara County in 2026. Last month, a 5-year-old was critically injured in a similar Campbell collision. (mercurynews.com) California traffic data shows children under 5 face heightened risk in driveways and parking lots—over 200 struck annually nationwide. Residential streets see 15% higher toddler pedestrian deaths per square mile than adult rates. (nhtsa.gov) San Jose's Cambrian district, population 25,000, reports frequent speeding on Union Avenue. Locals have petitioned for speed bumps since 2023. (sanjosespotlight.com) No charges are expected unless evidence of impairment emerges. The family has launched a GoFundMe for funeral costs, raising $12,000 in 24 hours. (gofundme.com) Police urge drivers to slow in neighborhoods and parents to keep kids visible. Full crash report release is pending toxicology. (sjpd.org)