Boy dies after being hit by car in Queen Creek driveway
A 4-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition and died following a driveway crash near Ocotillo and Signal Butte roads on Oct. 16, 2026, in Queen Creek, Arizona.
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. - A four-year-old boy who was struck by a car in a home's driveway has died from his injuries, the Queen Creek Police Department said on Monday.
The backstory:
The Friday, Oct. 16 incident happened just before 8 a.m. near Ocotillo and Signal Butte roads. The child was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition and died the same day.
What they're saying:
"This is a tragic situation, an accident that occurred. It's gonna have a lot of impact on the family and the community," Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice said.
What we don't know:
The child's name is not being released by police because of his age.
The chief of police says the incident is being investigated as an accident. Authorities have not released details regarding the driver's identity or how the boy was struck.
What's next:
"This remains an active investigation. QCPD's Vehicular Crimes Unit (VCU) continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident," Queen Creek Police said.
Map of the area where the incident happened
The Source: Information in this report was gathered from Randy Brice, police chief with the Queen Creek Police Department; and the Queen Creek Police Department.