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8-year-old boy dies in e-scooter accident in Chula Vista prompts community worry

8-year-old boy dies in e-scooter accident in Chula Vista prompts community worry

A Chula Vista community is grieving the loss of an 8-year-old boy who tragically lost his life while riding an electric scooter in their neighborhood. The incident occurred at the South Bay complex on Tango Loop, where the boy was visiting family. Despite efforts to rescue him from underneath a vehicle, he could not be saved. The community is deeply affected by this heartbreaking event, with residents expressing shock and sorrow. The driver involved was a man in his 50s from the area. Authorities are treating the incident as a traffic collision and do not suspect alcohol or drugs were involved. This tragedy has sparked calls from neighbors for improved safety measures in the neighborhood, including speed limits and more visible signage to protect children and prevent similar accidents in the future. Residents emphasize the need for urgent action to prevent such devastating incidents from occurring again.

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