Mr. Cobler:
Please take some of these ridiculously negative people who comment on here and make them "reporters for a day". I would love to see their interpretation of what "good" reporting is. It is so funny that I never read any comments like this about the state or national news. It is, I guess, just assumed by these people that that is the way news is reported in those venues. How about local news on television? Why are these same negative people not asking for the local reporters for the local stations to clean up their reports. They not only report the local news; they provide very graphic video to go along with the story. I see stories of wrecks on the local news with cars smashed to smithereens, bodies being airlifted to hospitals, body bags being loaded into a vehicle, and on and on and on; but no one takes on the TV stations. Why are you all after the Advocate reporters? Sometimes news is just of an insensitive nature, but it has to be reported. Give me a break. Go be a reporter for a day and try to write something anywhere nearly as good as these reporters do.

WRONG! The Victoria Advocate has the RIGHT to publish as they please. This story was written with an eye towards detail, and I'm certain some would be offended. I'd rather see this type of journalism practiced rather than the creative opinion-giving of some of the so-called journalists.

Mixing terms and using them incorrectly does your argument no good. Neither does protesting what is "read between the lines".

Jack - Once again you are entitled to your opinion, but just because you won’t be reading the paper during this grieving period gives the VA the right to include morbid details that would be disrespectful to you and your family? How does the VA know who reads the paper and who doesn’t? What about family members or friends who live out of town and want to go online to read about this tragedy? Give me a break you have to have a better response than that...
Just because Corpus, San Antonio or Houston reporters include such details doesn't make it right.  I would think we could hold ourselves to a higher standard.

Whatareu4

If it was my loved one I wouldn't be reading the paper. I'd be grieving the loss of my child and trying to help my other kids deal with the loss of their brother.

This is just my opinion (as, I guess, is everything written on here an opinion of someone's), but I don't find the reporting in the Advocate on local stories to be any different from any of the other newspapers I read. Go online and read the Corpus Christi Caller-Times or the San Antonio Express News or the Austin American-Statesman or the Houston Chronicle and you will find pretty much the same type of reporting on local news and events. These reporters are all doing their jobs. It is to bring the news to the public. You may find them to be inexperienced and crude, so maybe Mr. Cobler should let you cover the next local story. What questions are you going to ask? Are you going to report the story or write a "fluff" piece that won't actually paint a verbal picture? I was thinking today that if I were the owner of this paper and public opinion of my reporters where this harsh, I'd close the dang thing down lock, stock and barrel and let Victoria get local news from the local TV station. I think that the people who post on all of these forums give Victoria such a bad name. There is never any positive feedback; only negative remarks and criticism. Lord, how miserable your lives must truly be!

i hope to be able to return to junior high and learn how to write and spell and even use some puncuation so that you mean people won't pick on me and my friends as we are upset and sad at the loss of such an inocent baby and the guy who ran over the baby has no right to feel as bad as we do.

That sum up your feelings?

it pisses me off the fact that the reporter said about the stains and the car seat but it pissed me off the fact that some people talked so hard about the baby's mother first of all i am a close friend to the family and i knew that baby since he was just born and i would a ppreciate a little more respect to both families who another user said the young boy who ran over the baby his life got changed forever and so did our lifes with the loss of the baby and it was just a terrible accident that we are just sorry it happened.

I'm just returning from vacation and, first and foremost, want to extend the Advocate's condolences to the families who suffered so much from this horrible accident. The community grieves with you.

In catching up quickly on what happened, I appreciate the comments of urfullofit. This was a highly emotional incident. Let's try to keep our emotions focused on helping those who need it the most.

In terms of the questions about the blood at the scene, I wasn't involved in editing the story and haven't talked yet with anyone who was. I'll relay your concerns when I'm in the office Monday. I can assure you that our journalists try their utmost to be as detailed, accurate and professional as possible in all they do.

A story as difficult as this one tests all to their limits.

This is absolutely sad....very sad. My prayers are with the family. My God help you overcome your sorrow and pain.

With that said...I do have to say this............

How hard is it to hold your child's hand in a public place or restrain them when there are vehicles around. Making sure your children are out of harms way is not hard to do. Please be the parent that you should me AT ALL TIMES no mater where you are or how safe it MAY seem. You are the parent and they are the child for a REASON.

God Bless!!!

This is so overwhelmingly sad.

The blood comment & the need to state the car seat was still in the car were unneccessary. Where was the car seat supposed to have gone? I guess it was supposed to paint a poignant picture. This was a horrible, unfortunate accident & my heart goes out to everyone involved, driver, family members of all & any witnesses & responders. Nobody should have to deal with such a tragedy.

Actually, given the opinions offered by several of VicAds reporters on their various assignments, I thought this reporter did a good job of reporting facts. The who, what, where, and why of an event.

Much preferable to the rambling stories by the alleged journalists of this institution. Apparently, several see their role as to "change the world" instead of reporting on events. Some to the point of fiction.

Jack – You are entitled to your opinion, however I would doubt you would have the same if  the piece were written about your loved one if  killed tragically. We all know it was a “real tragedy with real consequences”, but the inclusion of such comments was entirely unnecessary. We are all adults here and understand the results of a child being run over by a two ton vehicle, so spare us the graphic details. It added absolutely nothing to the piece.
It’s been almost 24 hours since I’ve asked Mr Cobler to respond to the reason for the inclusion of the “blood” comment and still no response. If the VA can give all of us a plausible explanation why they chose to include it then I will be the first to recant, until then I will call it as I see it…unnecessary and sensationalized. Your website cites you as being ”news and information for Victoria”, the inclusion of such comments falls in neither category.

The reporter was reporting, the manager was washing the blood off the pavement. To me, it helps send the message home that this was a real tragedy with real victims and real consequences.

It wasn't a deliberate attempt to be morbid.

It's too bad the Advocate reporters can't go and watch all you naysayers at your jobs. Then when you do something the reporters don't like they can jump all over your butts.

Here's a great idea for the Advocate. Call it reality newspaper (instead of reality TV). The Advocate should approach all the critics and see if they would like to try and report on a major story.

I'd be willing to bet most of the critics wouldn't want to take on the task.

Those that did would probably never complain again.

You know I thought the same thing of this particular piece.. I thought that was kinda gruesome..and so inconsiderate of the writer to mention that.to much info for me..that part of the detail was not needed...
Que Dios este con ustedes..pobresitos

I just wanted to say about the reporter. i had heard of this story already but wanted to read it myself. The person who told me had more compassion than this reporter. i mean seriously come on why mention the stains? it was cold and heartless and i hope they apologize on the front page to everyone who read it. in the future the advocate needs to proofread their reporters stories (especially if they r going to be in the front page) before they get published.

my heart and prayers go out to both families.

The gentleman that accidently ran over this child is know more then 20 years old,if even that,and he's licensed to drive...His family member just bought the new hummer and he asked if he could take it to the car wash to be washed and look what happens...

Neither of these families will ever be the same including the innocent by standers that were there when this happened...

Some emotions are getting out of hand on this forum...We can blame the driver,the parents,the race, or even the Advocate for not wording this story in the way some people would have had it worded,but,when it all comes down to it I don't think anyone meant to do any harm when it comes to this poor innocent child...Poor judgment,yes...

We don't know all the details...This child may have been crawling underneath this vehicle even before this man started his vehicle to roll out from the car stable out to the vacumes,who knows? The pregnant Mother may have been chasing her child(as fast as she could go) but didn't get there in time,maybe even the father,who knows?

We can keep guessing and assuming about what happened and how it could have been prevented but it is TOO LATE for that...

This is a very unfortunate accident that I as a parent would never want to feel the pain of what these people are going threw...All of them...

These people need our prayers not our bickering.Let this precious child rest in peace.

it is a tragedy to hear something like this has happened.but instead of focusing on the negative, we should be constructing a prevention plan, so that nothing like this happens again.i understand this doesnt happen often, but we all known kids will be kids, and no one knows when and where it can happen again...

Did any of you even notice how pregnant the mother is? Do you really think she could have been hunched over cleaning a car? I know when I was pregnant, I would get tired just walking to my car! The article implies that both parents were cleaning the car...I don't know about this. Maybe she was, but she still would not have the speed to chase a toddler! I know mine runs like the wind when she really does not want to be caught!

I also would like to add that there is no way I would wish anyone any type of harm simply because the choice of words were innappropriate.

VAYA CON DIOS!!!!

this is just horrible but I believe things all happen for a reason.....VA --- Why? report about "blood stains" how insensitive to the families and readers. Who cares?!?!

Makes LoneStar carwash worry more about curb appeal and not safety. Story is in other regional papers WITHOUT the "blood comment".

This is the worst article I have ever read in the Victoria Advocate. This article was very emotionless to everyone involved. It is obvious the writer of this article doesn't have children or is careless at the emotions involved with this incident. Having to read about your child in this manner is even more heartbreaking. I hope the writer of this article experiences something as horrible as these families are having to go through. Maybe it would teach them how to be a more compassionate writer.

I think that the comments about the blood were harsh and completely unnecessary. That is pure sensationalism! But I don't think that the reporter should be punished.... reprimanded yes... I think maybe some sensitivity training may be called for.

I understand that the reporter, Ms Wilber, wanted to stress the gravity of what had happened: Parents looked away for a minute, a child darts out in front of a car, a tragic loss occurs. In her way, I guess she was trying to send a message to all parents to watch your kids constantly !

I'm sure this family, whether they are Mexican, African or white, will fill the same anguish at the loss of their child and yes, I'll bet they do wish they could re-do Thursday! I'm sure the kid driving the SUV wishes he'd waited another day to wash his car....

My heartfelt sympathy goes to these parents. I know that they will have to live with the guilt for the rest of their lives... and the 6 y/0 brother. I can't imagine how he'll cope!

I also offer the young man driving the suv these words: It wasn't your fault! Please don't blame yourself.

Just a few thoughts....If both parents were at the carwash, why were both taking care of the car instead of one of them taking care of the kids? How old was this poor kid that was driving this hummer? When did he get his license? This is a very sad, sad incident, and regardless of how careless the parents were,there are too many lives devestated by this tragedy..

IMO- I think the reporter on this story should be questioned and punished for making such an uncalled for statement. As for the rest who are turning this into a racial, parenting and name calling comment battle- never blame or accuse until you have walked a mile in their shoes. The parents who say i am over protective or I have a leash for them, thats your choice but it does not make you better than the rest. I am very over protective of my child, but I know I am not perfect. Niether are you. For the families...your are in my prayers and I am so sorry for your loss and the pain you have to endure. To the driver, I know there is nothing I could say to comfort you. So I won't try, just know that there are people who wish the best for you and have you in their prayers. RIP little angel.

This thread needs to be closed!!! The idiotic and insensitive comments posted by some are an embarrassment to our community. A life was lost due to an unfortunate accident and other lives will be changed forever because of it. The matter was fully investigated and the young man was cleared of any wrong doing. It was not his fault, no matter if he was black, brown white or yellow. The parents will have to live with the loss of their child and since none of us know all of the circumstances we shouldn’t judge anyone. There are a lot of “what ifs” here but suggesting the outcome would have been different because of race, vehicle selection or negligence by the driver is senseless self serving rambling.

Dear Mr. Cobler – we all know you review these posts and most of us agree that the inclusion of the “blood” comment was very tasteless. Could you please come on this thread and explain the VA position on including such a comment? We would all be interested in knowing your position.

Jennkb05....I also thought the article was tasteless. I would not want to read about my childs death in that manner. I do not have a degree in journalism, but this was just soooo wrong. This article should be deleted and an apology needs to be issued. Do you proofread your articles before they go to press? This is not the first article I have had problems with, but this is the worst!

I agree with you Buckley. Anyone with children knows that you can be SO careful, and a child can dart away from you so quickly.
Also, I think tstorm has it right. I'll move on to another topic. In reality, none of knows what's in store for us one day, and piling on won't bring the child back.
May God have mercy on all involved. My prayers are with the family and the driver.

I don't feel this is the time to lay blame. I believe that all parents understand that it only takes a second for something like this to happen. You turn your head and the next thing you know there goes your child. Of course the children are not to blame, that is obviouse. but as a mother, I can only imagine what this childs mother is going through and will go through for the rest of her life. She will have to live with this, not you! She will run the events of the day over and over again thinking her what if's. The last thing she needs is people pointing fingers and telling her that for one brief moment she was a bad mother. There is no way to recover from something like this. Ever! For everyone involved.

This article does not really give the full picture. There have been times when I am holding my childs hand and in an instint she slips out and starts running! When my son learned how to unlock the doors to go outside he started wondering off while I was washing dishes. I saw him through the window walking in the street. Obviously, I took care of the problem by adding additional locks at the top of the doors, but I was lucky that nothing happened to him. All I want to say is that this family needs support. Only cruel and heartless people would post such awful comments. Think of how you would feel if this were to happen to you. How many of us have taken our children to the car wash before? I will pray for everyone involved.

Para los familiares de el bebe, Dios esta con udstedes y siento su dolor. No escuchen las palabras de estas peronas odiables. Siempre estaran en mis oraciones.

jennkb05

THE PARENTS ARE NOT AT FAULT BUT THIS CHILD HAD NO BUSINESS RUNNING AROUND.

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The parents are not at fault ? ? ? Are you EFFIN serious!!!
This is a toddler how does he know any difference or know any better. That is what a parent is for to keep them from danger - not let them play in a busy car wash parking lot. If you let a child do whatever they are going to do just that, and this is what the child did because the parents let him. And now because the parents thought it would be ok for the child to play in the busy car wash parking lot they are responsible for that accident.
You should have known better than to type a comment like that!

The Child had no BUSINESS - The parents had no business letting the child play in the first place unsupervised - Shaking my head for you blaming the accident on the child.

My sympathies go out to the family of the infant and to the driver. May God Bless You!!!!!

i wash my vehicle there frequently, so i am glad i was not there to witness the tragedy. My sympathies go out to the family of the infant and to the driver.

tstorm,I agree,I'm done with this one and I do pray for all involved.This forum is getting a little out of hand.
p.s.Good Job to the VA on this story.There are a lot of things we don't want to see,hear, or read but this is REALITY and sometimes the truth does hurt,even words.
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I'M READING ALL THE COMMENTS ABOUT THIS TRAGEDY AND I ONLY SEE THAT ONE PERSON MENTIONED ABOUT HOW SORRY THE ADVOCATE IS FOR WORDING THINGS THE WAY THEY DID..I MEAN COME ON, "THE OWNER WAS GOING TO WASH AWAY THE INFANTS BLOOD, BUT KNEW IT WOULD STAIN"?!!!!! HOW IGNORANT!!! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? "THE BABY'S CARSEAT WAS STILL IN THE CAR"? DUHH, I SHOULD HOPE SO AND WHAT REASON WOULD YOU HAVE TO TELL US THAT? MORE IGNORANCE!! AND THE INFANTS SIBLINGS WERE HOLDING BEARS? I REALLY DON'T BELIEVE THAT YOU HAD TO FEEL THAT YOU HAD TO TELL US PLAY BY PLAY HOW THE REACTIONS WERE OF THE FAMILY OR THAT THEY HAD THE BABYS CARSEAT STILL IN THE CAR. BLOOD? WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU SAY THIS? THINK ABOUT HOW THE FAMILY WILL REACT TO THESE COMMENTS. SO THESE ARE THE "WONDERFUL" WRITERS WE HAVE WORKING FOR THE ADVOCATE? I THINK YOU NEED TO FIND ANOTHER CAREER, AND A HEART. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE PARENTS OF THE INFANT AND ALSO TO THE GENTLEMAN THAT ACCIDENTALLY DID THIS. THIS WAS NOT HIS FAULT. THE PARENTS ARE NOT AT FAULT BUT THIS CHILD HAD NO BUSINESS RUNNING AROUND. ALL CHILDREN SHOULD HAVE REMAINED IN THE CAR OR WITH ANOTHER ADULT. ALL THE COMMENTS ABOUT THE MAKE AND MODEL OF YOUR VEHICLE..AND HOW IF HE WOULD OF BEEN DRIVING A GEO METRO THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED...MORE IGNORANCE. IT AMAZES ME ON THE INTELLIGENCE LEVEL IN THIS TOWN!!!

My heart goes out to the driver and yes although I feel empathy for the family, I wonder what will happen next. Obviously the mother is pregnant again, what will she do differently next time to prevent something like this from happening to her other children? And even though it was an accident it has always been that the public wants someone to pay in instances like this....will the parents be charged with child endangerment?

Nickey,wouldn't that be something if the parents tried to sue the driver?I hope they think twice before doing so because if I was the innocent driver it would be the other way around.I would be suing them for all my mental anguish.

Guys, I'm sure very few of us appreciate your bickering. Sure, you have the right to speak freely, but I've heard more intelligent debates.
I drive a Silverado, and I don't think it's a matter of what the person was driving (and it's a despicable act to lay the blame on the driver because of it) because even if he had been driving a Geo he wouldn't have seen the kid if he had been lying in front of it. Personally, I rarely check all around my vehicle before I drive off, but it's a GOOD habit more of us should get into. The parents are grieving, obviously, and our hearts and prayers are hopefully with them. Other parents should take heed of how this can be prevented from happening to their own kids.

To the driver: This was NOT your fault. Don't beat yourself up over it, regardless of what anyone says. Don't go over the IFs and BUTs in your mind. There's no sense in it.

To podunk: You came awful close to breaking Advocate policy by calling certain people 'dumb', regardless of how you phrase it. You also seem to exhibit a bit a road rage, by reading your comment about flipping someone off and etc.

I think everyone is overlooking the whole thing here. The fact is that a young life has been taken, and that lives will be forever changed. It doesn't matter what he was driving and he shouldn't be judged by that, it was an accident and maybe one that could have been prevented by the parents but in fact it still happened. So instead of judging everyone just put them all in your prayers that they can all make it thru what is to come in the next few weeks and the rest of their lives...God Bless you all.

Help me out here, Geo, who in the world would want to drive one of those???? Drivers of those things are right at the height of my exhaust of my big Carbon Footprint Leaving Dodge. Drive something you don’t have to wear…..
Bottom line, the parents failed to supervise their children, they and the young man will have to live with their failure. I sure hope he can get it straight in his head.

PodunkTX, You feel a little tinge of sympathy for the driver, and you think that it if he had been driving anything other then the Hummer this would have not happened...I drive a Toyota Tundra pick up and there is probably no way that I would have been able to see this baby either...This young mans life will never be the same and my heart hurts so bad for him, and also the parents it was a accident everyone of them will forever carry the guilt on a daily basis...May God Bless ya'll

"Discipline is a learned behavior; all it requires is someone to teach it." quote podunktx Discipline also applies to what we say to or about people.

I watched the video of the driver just broken up over what happened. I wanted to go and hug him. I have to admit, I feel very little sympathy for the parents of the toddler. They should have known better, a car wash is NOT a playground. If washing your car is going to take your attention away from your children, then maybe the car can wait until you can arrange for an ADULT to watch the children. Whether the guy was driving a Hummer or not, the parents needed to be watching their child. The same thing could have happened with a Mini Cooper. His choice of vehicle is irrelevant. I really hope no self-respecting attorney agrees to represent the parents who are so obviously negligent, should they deside to sue, and try an pin this soley on the poor young guy, who is obviously traumatized. I don't know about you, but I smell a lawsuit a-brewin'.

This is an awful story. Almost as bad as the grandfather who backed over his grandson because he couldn't see him back there. I feel for the young man who has to live with having killed a child because it's a very difficult thing to bear I imagine. I hope that the family realizes it was unintentional and can forgive the guy.

As for the leash thing, I forgot who said the thing about training a dog/kid, it is obvious you are not a parent and probably have never even had to care for an active toddler in a public setting. Any child that is remotely mobile is curious and wants to explore things beyond the boundaries of his parents. I have a 3 year old who has ENDLESS energy and wants to climb, crawl, bounce, run, and do anything she can to see what's out there and test her limits. I have a leash for her. I don't use it often, but for sure when there are large crowds or she's especially rambunctious, I put it on her. Sure, I could carry her around everywhere we go, but 35 pounds gets rough to tote after so long, especially when it's a squirming, crying 35 pounds because it wants so bad to run.

And as a "mother" to a 10 month old puppy AND a 3 year old, believe me, "training" them does not work the same. Dogs can be intelligent, but the mental capacity is NOT the same, it is entirely incomparable. For instance, while my dog may be happy to "sit" for me and take a treat, my child will not be so willing.

In reading the comments on this story, I can understand why many of you are angry! I, too am angry! This death was totally preventable had the parents been more attentive. The young man who was driving the SUV will be scarred for a very long time! My heart goes out to him the most. The picture of him was gut wrenching! I cried more for him than the parents of the toddler!

Please, please parents! Watch your kids! They are precious gifts from God, and He entrusted them into your care!!! The least you can do is to take every precaution necessary to make sure they are safe and sound! Entrusting them to the care of a 6 year old isn't the same as "supervision". Most 6 year olds can't even take care of themselves much less look after a younger sibbling.

Yes, this tragic accident was surely preventable. I pray that the family is able to accept the responsibility of their child's death and not try to blame the other guy.
To the young man --- God Bless you, and may you find peace and comfort!

I agree with you on the leash thing...you can train a dog yes...but you can not compare dogs to humans...dogs can survive without their mothers as many other animals do. But human children are a whole different ball game. If left to fend for themselves at birth they will inevitably die.

Some think I am over protective over my child. Well, I don't give a rat's ass, because if something happens to my kid, it will NOT be because I in anyway neglected him/her. I would much rather be overprotective than not protective enough and end up with a dead child because of some stupid mistake i made. I will be able to say, I did my best. I want to see my kid grow up. My kid is my life.

Surfrider- I agree that this is borderline neglect on the parents part. I do not agree with the comment that you made regarding the "leash". My son is well behaved but nonetheless, he is still a 19 month old toddler full of curiosity.
you said:"You can train an animal to stay by you by paying attention to it and loving it why wouldn't you do the same for your child."
Do you think for a second that just because the child learns to "stay by you" that they are not going to have an occasional impluse that they cannot control and dart away? Do you think that teaching them to "stay by you" is going to curb some sicko that decides to grab your child in a crowded mall and make a run for it before you can react? God forbid they dart out in front of a car and get ran over. Regardless of the situation or how well behaved your child is, they are innocent and it is your job as a parent to protect them.
God bless his little soul.

I don't normally agree with Podunk...today I do. While his comment could have better worded, it's very true. The minute I saw this story on the news last night I have felt anger...why? Why in God's name would you allow A ONE YEAR OLD BABY to roam around a parking lot? Why? I just can't get it through my head. That is a baby.

Is this any different from people allowing their babies and toddlers to play in the front yard unsupervised? Some call that neglect...abandoning or endangering.

This is so tragic...and while I feel for the parents because of the misery they will go through, I understand why...it was preventable. One life was lost yesterday, many lives were ruined. I do pray for all of those involved.

it seems most of you are not surprised because we do see this every single day--parents not taking care of or watching out for their children. I feel bad for the parents--but they should not have put a 6-year old in charge of 12-month old in a car wash parking lot. Not good judgment at all. I feel worse for the driver of the hummer because we all know that he will bear the guilt for the parents' neglect. It's a shame that we live in such a welfare state where it seems that some parents believe that everyone else should be responsible for their kids. I would not be surprised if the parents run down to the courthouse this week and file a lawsuit against the hummer driver even though they are responsible for their child's death, but we all know where the blame will be placed.

Wow what a terrible tragedy. What's worse it could have been prevented. You must watch your children. That doesn't mean you let a somewhat older sibling do the job for you. Why would anyone let a child that young loose at a car wash of all places? I'm sorry that's borderline neglect. My prayers to the young man and the other children. Oh and this does not justify putting your child on leash. You can train an animal to stay by you by paying attention to it and loving it why wouldn't you do the same for your child.

I agree,Podunk,you are being a little to harsh on the parents but I do agree that this wasn't the brightest decision that these parents made.
I have a four year old and when I wash my car at a car wash we go threw the automatic wash and when I vacuum she stays inside the car,belted,with all four doors open.My conscious kicks in automatically when it comes to my kids but a 12 month old baby that's still in a diaper should have never ever been left to roam free especially at a CAR wash.

My prayers go out to everyone involved in this horrible tragedy.
For all of the jerks at the mall, park, or anyone else that give me go to h*ll looks or say I am cruel for using a security harness (or leash as they refer to it)to keep my 19 month old close, take note:
I use the harness to keep my child safe and out of harms way because I love him that much.

A tragic story, but the way this story is written adds even more grief to the family. What relevance is there in mentioning "WASHING OFF THE BABY'S BLOOD, BUT THAT IT WILL PROBABLY STAIN". Ridiculous editing. That morbid detail had no place in this story.

Indeed this is very sad.I myself am taking it pretty personal for I know the driver of the vehicle that accidently killed this innocent child.He is curled up,not wanting to live,he'll never be the same due to this child's parents not watching there 12 month old baby and leaving it up to a six year old to watch his sibling.This 6 year old is now scared for life as well.I'm not trying to go hard on the parents but the truth is if they would have been watching there child this would have never happened.I pray for all involved that they find the strength to go on to another day,especially the driver of the vehicle.

Real sad! I feel real sorry for the family's of both sides. This is something that will live with you for ever.

DRJ

My heart goes out to both families. As a grandparent to 3, ages 7,2 & 1,I know how fast babies can be and how fast they can wander away. It only takes a second. Please, please always watch your babies. Even if it takes designating one person to be the one to just watch over them and do nothing else. My thoughts and prayers are with both families.

This story is truly heartbreaking! A child taken from this world, and a young man's life forever changed.

I pray for both families in this terrible time.

Parents should watch their children. Small children wander all over Victoria Mall unattended on a daily basis. It is their responsibility to protect their children. This tragedy could have been prevented. A young man's live will forever be changed, and a family will have a void that can never be filled. It's a sorrow that affects us all.

The pain of all involved most likely is more than most of us will ever endure.

This is an event that takes place all over the country. Maybe not the exact details but, folks run over their own children backing out of their own driveway. It is must be a Heavy burden to carry around with you.

I hope the young driver can learn to handle what has happened. The parents, hell, I don’t know how long it will take them to get a handle on it.
A very good friend of mine and his wife took almost five years to get to some sort of normalcy after their Son died in a car wreck, the Son caused.

I see it all over the world, Airports, shopping centers, open markets, folks turn their children loose. Amsterdam Air Port the last time I was through there a child about 3 was running all over the place. I must have followed her for 500 meters through the airport before she stopped at her parents. They never blinked. Simply amazing.

My heart and prayers go out to the family and the driver. I cannot even imagine. May the lord comfort all of you.

This is a tragic lesson for all parents. No matter where we are our children rely on us to protect them from all dangers seen and unseen!!

R I P