Coroner finds Palmerston North toddler’s driveway death was preventable
A 21-month-old boy died after being struck by a vehicle in a residential driveway while his family prepared for a celebration.
Satvik Kumar Nainwal was found lying face down after being hit by a vehicle in a Palmerston North driveway and died in hospital from head injuries. The coroner has determined the death was preventable. The incident occurred while the family was preparing for a celebration.
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Coroner: Driveway death of Palmerston North toddler Satvik Nainwal was preventable
Satvik Kumar Nainwal was found lying face down, and died in hospital from head injuries.
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Coroner: Driveway death of Palmerston North toddler Satvik Nainwal was preventable
Satvik Kumar Nainwal was found lying face down, and died in hospital from head injuries.
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Family was preparing for celebration when toddler was run over in driveway
A 21-month-old toddler has died after being struck by a vehicle in a residential driveway while his family prepared for a celebration, the coroner has found.