Parent of Gilroy elementary student leaves child before tragic accident.
Recent tragic events unfolded in Gilroy, California when a mother and father, newly dropping off their child at Las Animas Elementary School, were struck by a pickup truck. The father passed away at the scene, while the mother was airlifted to a local hospital and later succumbed to her injuries. The deceased parents have children attending both Las Animas and Rod Kelley Elementary Schools, prompting the Gilroy Unified School District to offer counseling services to affected individuals. The driver of the pickup truck, identified as a teenager, was cooperative with law enforcement and no evidence of drugs, alcohol, or speeding was found to be related to the incident. Neighbors and community members have united in mourning the tragic loss, with calls to improve safety measures at the school, including installing flashing crosswalk lights. The investigation by the Gilroy Police Department is ongoing, seeking to understand the circumstances surrounding the collision. The mayor of Gilroy expressed his sympathies, acknowledging the deep impact of the incident on the local community.
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