San Bernardino, CA — Two very young children — a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler — were rushed to the hospital with severe, life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run crash in San Bernardino on the evening of Dec. 1.
According to officials from the San Bernardino Police Department, the terrifying incident unfolded at around 5:30 p.m. as a group of families walked home from a nearby dog park with several small children.
Families Walking Home When the Unthinkable Happened
Authorities said the families were crossing the area near Arrowhead Avenue and 27th Street when a gray-colored vehicle approached at a high rate of speed. The driver — who has not yet been identified — slammed into a baby stroller, dragging it down the block. The impact violently threw and crushed the small children inside, leaving both with critical injuries.
Witnesses described the moment as chaotic and horrifying, with parents screaming and desperately trying to reach the children as the stroller was ripped away. Despite the devastating collision, the driver never slowed down, never checked on the injured, and continued speeding northbound on Arrowhead Avenue, disappearing from sight.
Children Rushed to Hospital With Life-Threatening Injuries
Emergency crews arrived within minutes and immediately transported the 3-month-old infant and the 3-year-old toddler to a nearby hospital. Officials confirmed the injuries were life-threatening, though their current conditions have not yet been released.
Police emphasized how vulnerable the families were at the time, simply walking home from an ordinary day at the dog park with their children when their evening turned into a nightmare. Community members in the area have expressed shock and outrage, especially given the ages of the victims, as per KTLA.
Police Searching for Gray Vehicle — Make and Model Unknown
Detectives say the suspect was driving a gray vehicle, though they currently have no details about the make or model. Despite the limited description, investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from surrounding neighborhoods and businesses, hoping to track the vehicle’s route after fleeing the scene.
Authorities are calling this an active and urgent investigation. They are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash, seen a damaged gray vehicle, or has home surveillance footage from the surrounding blocks to come forward immediately.
Community Outrage as Investigation Continues
Local residents have taken to social media to express concern for the children and frustration that the driver fled instead of offering help. Hit-and-run incidents involving children have become a growing concern in many California cities, and this latest case has renewed calls for improved pedestrian safety measures and harsher penalties for offenders.
Police stress that the person responsible fled after severely injuring two babies — an act they consider especially alarming and morally reprehensible.
As the investigation unfolds, the families of the injured children are left hoping for justice while sitting by their children’s hospital beds, praying for recovery.
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