Child Struck, Killed In Yukon Parking Lot Identified By Family

A 2-year-old child that died after being hit by a vehicle Saturday morning at a restaurant in Yukon has been identified, authorities say.

Family said Ismael Perez died at the hospital. Yukon Police said an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

According to city officials, the collision happened just before noon near Northwest 10th Street and Garth Brooks Boulevard, where Perez was walking with his parents in the parking lot.

Officials say police and fire immediately responded to the scene and provided lifesaving efforts before the child was taken to the hospital.

"The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and our dedicated team of investigators will thoroughly examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. As part of the investigation, the driver of the vehicle involved will be interviewed to gather further information," the Yukon Police Department said in a press release Saturday afternoon.

Yukon Police encourages any witnesses or individuals with additional information regarding the crash to call them at 405-354-2553.

A GoFundMe for the child has been started. You can access that link to donate HERE.