The 23-year-old mother of Kingston Fugawai, who was on New Year’s Eve in the driveway of his Sydney home, says the accident is a “wake-up call” for all parents.
Kingston was celebrating his second birthday when he was hit by a Mazda 3 as it drove into the family’s driveway at around 7pm on New Year’s Eve.
Paramedics arrived at the scene minutes minutes after getting the call but were unable to revive the young boy.
His mother, Loami Fugawai, warned drivers to always be aware of their surroundings while behind the wheel.
"You’re the only one in control of the vehicle," she told The Daily Telegraph.
"You need to be aware of yourself and your surroundings as well. You can never be too sure of yourself."
Ms Fugawai described her son as a "strong boy" who was "very independent".
"He was always very, very happy. He was a loving person and always had a smile," she said.
"I love him so much ... I’m going to miss everything about him.
"Anybody who would walk past he’d say hi. He was very friendly. He would just chatter even if they were on the phone — he would stand in front of them until they noticed him."
Police have confirmed that investigations into the incident were ongoing and no charges have been laid.
The 23-year-old driver was taken for blood and alcohol testing after the accident.
Top Comments
What about keeping your children off your drive way?
I think it's a bigger wake up call to parents to know at all times where their toddlers are. A car pulling into a driveway shouldn't have to dodge a toddler playing on it.
exactly! Cars have blind spots, and toddlers are little and fast. Keep kids away from cars!
Yes you really dont need a big 4x4 for your family,plenty of safer options out there,less prestige but better
A mazda 3 is a small car.
Where in this story does it say a 4x4? "when he was hit by a Mazda 3 as it drove into the family’s driveway" But you keep blaming 4x4 for every driveway accident .....
I do apologise as I do remember seeing a pic of a silver SUV.Mustve been another report
That it is