A 3-year-old boy has been hit and killed by a automobile as he headed to a tender play centre to rejoice his birthday.

Josiah Toleafoa was struck by an unnamed 36-year-old driver in a carpark outdoors Play City in San Diego, California.

He and his household had been making their technique to the venue to rejoice the toddler's third birthday on 27 May.

One witness, who wished to stay nameless, informed NBC7 San Diego that Josiah's mom sobbed hysterically as police and paramedics tried in useless to save lots of her baby.

Chula Vista police stated the driving force was cooperative, stayed on the scene, and that medicine and alcohol didn't look like an element within the incident.

A GoFundMe web page, arrange by the household, stated: "On May 27, 2023, such a beautiful soul was taken from our family way too soon.

"Into God's loving arms Josiah Caleb Toleafoa, my nephew, went yesterday, on his third birthday, in an accident that can stick with us for the remainder of our lives.

"As his family, we mourn for the life he won't get to have and the heartbreak all those left behind will have to face."

The web page, which has up to now raised greater than $22,000 (£17,800), described Josiah as a "little boy who loved with a tremendous heart".

The proprietor of Play City confirmed their firm is donating $2,000 (£1,600) to Josiah's household.

He stated his landlord is matching that quantity.

The driver has not been charged, however it's understood the incident remains to be beneath investigation.