Seaside, CA (July 2, 2026) – A 12-year-old was hurt following a vehicle-related incident in the parking lot of a Home Depot store in Seaside on Monday morning, June 29. According to initial reports, a car struck a shopping cart that had the child inside.
The child was reported to have lacerations and bruising after the parking lot accident, which was reported around 11:10 a.m. Emergency units assisted at the store while the extent of the injuries was evaluated. No information was released about the driver or what led to the vehicle striking the shopping cart.
Additional details about the collision had not been made public as of this report. The cause of what happened remains under review as more information is gathered.
We hope the child makes a full and speedy recovery.
How Parking Lot Vehicle Accidents Can Lead to Pedestrian Injuries
Parking lots may appear safer than busy roads, but they can still present serious risks for pedestrians. Drivers usually travel through narrow lanes while looking for parking spaces or backing out of spots, increasing the chance of contact with people walking nearby.
Children can be especially vulnerable because they are shorter and may be difficult for drivers to see, particularly when they are in shopping carts or walking between parked vehicles. Low-speed impacts can still result in cuts, bruises, or more serious injuries depending on the circumstances. After a parking lot injury, information such as vehicle position, witness statements, surveillance footage, and roadway markings may be reviewed to better understand how the incident occurred.
