Coroner's Office Identifies Toddler Struck, Killed By Car In Napa

NAPA, CA — A 2-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car Thursday in Napa, police said.

Napa police and fire personnel were dispatched at 2:57 p.m. to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision across from Browns Valley Elementary School, 1001 Buhman Ave.

"Personnel from the Napa Fire Department arrived on scene and began rendering aid to a 2-year old child that was in the roadway," Napa police Sgt. Kristofer Jenny said in a news release.

"The child was transported to a local hospital by AMR," Jenny said. "Despite lifesaving efforts, the child succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision and was pronounced deceased at the hospital."

The Napa County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified the child Friday as Maximilian Alamanza.

The 2-year-old boy who lived in Napa with his family was pronounced deceased at 3:40 p.m. Thursday at Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa, sheriff's office Spokesman Henry Wofford told Patch.

Police said the driver and witnesses remained at the scene Thursday and were cooperative as the fatal incident was investigated.

Law enforcement, fire service and EMS Chaplaincy of Napa County all responded to assist the families of the involved parties.

The Napa Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team also responded, and determined the involved car was traveling northbound on Buhman at the speed limit when the child suddenly entered the road and was hit in a lane of travel.

"It does not appear that alcohol, drugs or speed are a factor in the collision," Jenny said.

Buhman Avenue was closed between Browns Valley Road and Meadowbrook Drive for approximately three hours Thursday afternoon while the scene was processed.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Officer Mike Fullmore by email at mfullmore@cityofnapa.org or by phone at 707-257-7880; or, send an anonymous tip via text message by typing 707NPD in the message field and sending to the number 847411 (tip411).