Toddler killed and grandmother injured by reversing SUV at New Jersey pumpkin farm
A two-year-old boy, James Gabriel, was killed in a parking lot accident at a pumpkin farm in Upper Freehold Township, New Jersey, on Saturday morning. He and his grandmother were struck by a reversing Chrysler SUV as the family arrived for a day out picking pumpkins. The tragedy has devastated his parents and shocked the local community.
James's grandmother, Ellen Gabriel, aged 66, was also hit but sustained minor injuries and is recovering. His father was walking ahead with the couple's six-month-old daughter when the accident occurred. The family has set up a fundraising campaign for funeral and memorial expenses and has received over £18,000 in donations. Police are investigating and have not yet revealed details about the driver or whether charges will be filed.
- Two-year-old killed by reversing car at pumpkin farm in New Jersey
- His grandmother also struck but sustained minor injuries
- Family and community grappling with the tragedy
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A young child has been killed in a vehicle accident at a pumpkin farm in New Jersey. The incident occurred in a car park on Saturday morning when a reversing Chrysler SUV struck the child and another family member.
The victim was James Gabriel, aged two, who was visiting the farm with his family. His grandmother, Ellen Gabriel aged 66, was also struck by the vehicle but suffered only minor injuries and is recovering. The boy's father was present but was some distance away with an infant daughter when the collision happened.
An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of the accident, including details about the vehicle's driver and whether charges will be filed. The family has launched a fundraising campaign for funeral and memorial expenses, which has received donations exceeding £18,000.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Tragedy as adorable boy, 2, is run over and killed while picking pumpkins with his family”.