Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 5335 West Gulf Bank about 6:20 p.m. on Monday (March 26).

The identity of the male victim, 2 years of age, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant M. Warhol and Officer S. Reese reported:

The victim was playing in the parking lot of an apartment complex at the above address when he was struck by a white Ford E-150 van.  The driver, 48, was returning home from work and looking for a parking spot when he felt a bump while driving.  However, when he looked around he did not see anything and continued to a parking spot closer to his apartment.  At that time, the driver was told by witnesses he had struck a child. 

Paramedics arrived and pronounced the boy deceased.  The driver did not show signs of impairment and was questioned and released.  The investigation is continuing.