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18-Month-Old Killed by Minivan in San Jose Parking Lot

4/23/2026

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An 18-month-old boy, Olivier Carmelo Sgarlata, died after a minivan struck him in a San Jose condo parking lot on April 21, 2026.
Neighbors said the lot had a history of speeding concerns.
The taxi driver stayed at the scene and cooperated, while police confirmed no alcohol or drugs were involved.
Detectives called it the city’s 16th traffic death of 2026, the second child fatality, and requested public tips.

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Story summary

An 18-month-old boy, Olivier Carmelo Sgarlata, died after a minivan struck him in a San Jose condo parking lot on April 21, 2026.
Neighbors said the lot had a history of speeding concerns.
The taxi driver stayed at the scene and cooperated, while police confirmed no alcohol or drugs were involved.
Detectives called it the city’s 16th traffic death of 2026, the second child fatality, and requested public tips.