San Jose Toddler Killed in Apartment Parking Lot Collision
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Updated · KGO-TV · Apr 22
San Jose Toddler Killed in Apartment Parking Lot Collision
10 articles · Updated · KGO-TV · Apr 22
A 1-year-old boy, Olivier Carmelo Sgarlata, died after being struck by a minivan in a San Jose apartment complex parking area on Tuesday.
The incident occurred on Canoas Garden Avenue; the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police, with no drugs, alcohol, or speeding suspected.
This marks San Jose’s 16th traffic-related death and seventh pedestrian fatality of 2026, highlighting ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in the city.
Beyond driver error, who bears the ultimate responsibility for these driveway tragedies?
If safety technology is advancing, why are children still dying in driveway accidents?
Why is city life becoming deadlier for our youngest pedestrians?
With rising child deaths, is San Jose's 'Vision Zero' safety plan an empty promise?
Do modern minivans have a fatal design flaw that makes them a threat to children?