Overview
- Aiden Antonio Torres de Paz was identified by his family as the victim who died after being struck near East Washington Avenue and North Hickory Street.
- He was hit shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday while playing outside, according to his mother’s account to NBC 7.
- His mother said she heard a crash, found him unconscious with serious injuries, and he was later airlifted to Rady Children’s Hospital, where the family says he died Thursday morning.
- Investigators report they do not have a good description of the car or driver and are actively pursuing leads.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Escondido Police Officer Paul Smyth at 760-839-4423.