Crime & Safety
Irvine Toddler Struck, Killed While Riding Scooter
A baby girl riding her scooter on a sidewalk south on Creek Road was struck by a Honda Odyssey, police say.
IRVINE, CA — Irvine police Friday were investigating a fatal collision that killed a 2-year-old girl riding on a scooter.
Police and firefighters responded at 8:05 p.m. Thursday to the collision near the parking lot exit of the Cross Creek Apartments at 22 Creek Road, police said.
The girl was struck by a Honda Odyssey, police said. It appears the girl was riding her scooter on a sidewalk south on Creek Road when she was struck by the vehicle, police said.
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The Honda's driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police, who do not think drugs or alcohol played a part in the collision.
The victim's name was not immediately available.
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Motorists are advised that a portion of Creek Rd between Alton Pkwy and Barranca Pkwy is closed due to a traffic collision investigation.
— Irvine Police Department (@IrvinePolice) October 28, 2022
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