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2-Year-Old Dead After SUV Backs Into Him

Bryan Rupp

Story Created: Nov 14, 2009 at 2:52 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 14, 2009 at 7:51 PM CST

One Nederland community is trying to come to grips with the sad reality that a 2-year-old boy has died after an accident in the driveway of his home.

It happened around noon Saturday, November 14. Police say the driver in a Ford expedition backed over the child in the driveway at the home in the 100 block of Nederland Avenue.

The 2-year-old who's name has not been released died at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Officers say the driver of the sport utility vehicle was a family friend.

Witnesses told a 12 News staff member that the family had recently moved into the home.

Previous story version from Saturday, November 14, 2009:

A 2-year-old boy has died from injuries he received when a car backed into him in Nederland around noon Saturday.

It happened on a private driveway on the 100 block of Nederland Avenue.

Police say the boy died at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Officers say the driver of the car was either a friend or a family member.

No names have been released.

9:17 AM Anonymous wrote ...

I know this is a time of sorrow, but someone please reach out to the driver of the vehicle. He/She must be in awful pain ass well as the family. May God Bless Everyone who is hurting by this accident....

10:31 AM Ann Russell wrote ...

This child is in God's loving hands. I pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort each family member and friend of the family who have experienced this awful loss.

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 2:09 PM Anonymous wrote ...

My thoughts and prayers are with this family. I cannot imagine losing a child and hope that God gives them the strength they need to overcome their grief.

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