The cause of death has been revealed for a toddler killed after being struck by a vehicle in Upper Milford Township, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced on Monday, Oct. 13.

The child, 1½ years old, was hit along the 5300 block of Bachman Road at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Troopers attempted life-saving measures before the toddler was transported by ambulance to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead in the trauma bay at 5:00 p.m. by the coroner.

The autopsy determined the cause of death was blunt force head trauma, and the manner of death was ruled accidental.

The toddler’s identity has been confirmed but will not be released publicly to respect the family’s privacy. The coroner noted his condo

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