Boy dies after 71-year-old driver hits him near school
1 / 5DES MOINES, Iowa — When Timothy Maxon saw a car strike a child about 15 yards from where he was parked Wednesday near an elementary school in Marshalltown, Iowa, he tried to help.
Witnesses told police that a vehicle turned right onto West Main Street and struck the child. Police are investigating the accident. No charges have been filed against the driver, Marilyn Diggins, 71.Christian's parents are still trying to comprehend the loss of the bright-eyed boy, who loved Cub Scouts, video games, fishing and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
When arrived at the scene, people realized who she was and tried to get her on the ambulance with her son. Medical professionals administered CPR on the boy while on the helicopter and as he was transported inside the hospital in Des Moines, Brittany said. She was on the ground just a couple of minutes when doctors told her Christian had died.
Christian's parents know he suffered head trauma, but they don't have specifics about other injuries. They haven't yet learned what police have discovered in their investigation. Both said they have struggled to eat, sleep and work since the deadly collision. Brittany said she hasn't been able to drive. Since Wednesday, she hasn't slept in the home she shared with Christian and her daughter. Brittany and Timothy separated prior to their child's death.
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