CART ROLLING DOWN HILL PINS, CRUSHES BOY, 7.Byline: Orith Goldberg Staff Writer SUN VALLEY - A 7-year-old boy was killed Friday after he was pinned between a wall and an electric cart that rolled down an incline, authorities said. About 3 p.m. Friday, several children were on the grounds of Roscoe Elementary School elementary school: see school. , 10765 Strathern St., playing either on or near the vehicle when it began to roll down an estimated 30-foot incline, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. police. The children apparently tried in vain to stop the cart from rolling downhill, but the momentum was too great, said Capt. Greg Meyer with the Los Angeles Police Department "LAPD" and "L.A.P.D." redirect here. For other uses, see LAPD (disambiguation).  This article or section is written like an . . The boy, identified as Steve Silva, suffered massive trauma to his upper body. The child was pronounced dead at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center is a hospital in Burbank, California, USA. The hospital has 455 beds, and is part of Providence Health & Services. It's adress is: 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91505. in Burbank, said LAPD 1. LAPD - Link Access Procedure on the D channel. 2. LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department. Officer Jason Lee. School Principal Mary Kurzeka said counselors would be on hand for students on Monday. ``Right now our focus is on supporting the parents at this very difficult time.'' Added Meyer: ``Naturally our condolences go out to the family of the child and the children who witnessed this tragedy.'' |
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