Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 3803 Turner Drive about 6 p.m. Tuesday (July 29).
The identity of the deceased juvenile male, 2, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant E. Fendia and Officer T. Phillips reported:
The male driver, 29, needed to move a vehicle in order to be able to park a trailer in the driveway at the above address. The male, father of the victim, went inside the house to get the keys to a silver Chevrolet Silverado and speak with his family. The male then went outside and began to back the Silverado down the driveway. Unknown to the father and the family inside, the victim had followed the male outside and was struck as the male moved the vehicle.
Responding Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the child deceased at the scene.
The driver remained at the scene, did not show signs of intoxication, and was questioned and released.
The investigation is ongoing.