Authorities said a Nissan was backing out of a driveway when it hit Aella, who was standing behind the car with a 33-year-old man
Elk Grove, CA – The 3-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a vehicle at a driveway near Elk Grove on Sunday afternoon has been identified as Aella Vargas, according to family.
The incident took place at about 3:44 p.m. September 7, on Point Pleasant Road.
Authorities said a Nissan was backing out of a driveway when it hit Aella, who was standing behind the car with a 33-year-old man.
The Cosumnes Fire Department crews were called to the scene and they performed life-saving measures on Aella, before rushing her to a hospital.
Despite efforts by the medics, Aella succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
Authorities said the sedan was being driven by a 29-year-old woman, who stayed at the scene and was not suspected to have been impaired.
The crash remains under investigation.