Elk Grove, CA – The Vargas family is in mourning after a driveway collision on the afternoon of Sunday, September 7, 2025, left Aella Vargas, 3, with fatal injuries, according to The Sacramento Bee.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 3:40 PM at a home on Point Pleasant Road, about 10 miles southwest of Elk Grove.
Investigators said a 29-year-old woman backed a vehicle out of the driveway when the car struck Aella as she stood behind it with a 33-year-old man. The impact knocked the child to the ground.
Family members called 911 immediately, and Cosumnes Community Service District Fire Department crews arrived within minutes. Paramedics provided lifesaving measures at the scene and transported Aella to a nearby hospital. Doctors attempted emergency treatment, but the child died of her injuries just before 4:30 PM.
Authorities confirmed that neither alcohol nor drugs contributed to the collision. CHP officials said their South Sacramento office continues to investigate the incident.
Relatives created a GoFundMe campaign to support funeral expenses and remember Aella’s life.
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