On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 3:39 pm, the Oceanside Police Department responded to calls of a collision between a vehicle versus a small child in the 3200 block of San Tomas Drive. The collision occurred when a white Ford F-150, driven by a 62-year-old Oceanside resident, was traveling West on San Tomas Drive and collided with a 16-month-old male toddler who was walking in the roadway. Officers arrived on the scene, and life-saving measures were attempted; however, the child succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:56 pm by paramedics.
The driver of the F-150 remained on the scene and cooperated with the police investigation. At this time, neither alcohol, drugs, nor speed are believed to be a factor in this collision. The deceased’s name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.
We extend our deepest sympathy to all impacted by this tragedy.
The Oceanside Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to call Traffic Collision Investigator Kevin Lissner at (760) 435-4651.
