Marion County, Florida – A heartbreaking accident in Marion County claimed the life of a 2-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle in his family’s driveway on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The tragic incident has left a family devastated and prompted urgent pleas for increased driveway safety awareness.
Olyver “Ollie” Couch was playing outside his family’s home when he was accidentally hit by a car operated by a family friend. According to his mother, Paula Couch, the driver was unaware that the toddler had moved behind the vehicle as it was preparing to leave.
Tragic Driveway Accident
Authorities confirmed that the accident occurred in the family’s driveway. Olyver had reportedly been playing nearby when the vehicle began to move. The family friend operating the car did not realize the child was behind it at the time.
Driveway incidents involving young children are often sudden and devastating. Toddlers can move quickly and quietly, making them difficult to spot—especially if they are crouched or positioned in a vehicle’s blind spot…