3-Year-Old Killed by Suspected Drunk Tractor Operator in Petaluma

The operator was arrested on felony DUI and manslaughter charges, as CHP continues its investigation into the tragic incident on private property.

A 3-year-old child was struck and killed by a Bobcat tractor on private property in Petaluma, California, on Sunday afternoon.
The child was running in a field where the tractor was being operated and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
CHP officers observed signs of intoxication in the tractor operator, who was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and manslaughter.
The operator is currently in custody at Sonoma County Jail as the investigation remains ongoing, with CHP seeking additional public information.
The relationship between the child and the tractor operator has not yet been determined, raising further questions about accountability and safety protocols.