Despite efforts, the child could not be revived.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer confirmed that police were called to the scene at 1:37 p.m. and are now speaking with the family as part of their investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
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Yep, happened to someone related to my sister-in-law.
Dad was backing out thinking mom had the child.
Mom thought child was going with Dad.
Child was run-over and died.
They both blamed each other and were divorced soon after.