Authorities say an unfortunate accident has
killed a Texoma toddler. Friends and family have
been comforting each other all afternoon as they
learn about the tragic details.
KTEN's
Katie Delaune was the scene and the hospital this
afternoon. She has more on the story.
There have been plenty of tears and hugs as
co-workers at Mazzio's restaurant in Durant learn
about the fate of an employee’s son.
Durant
police say that at around 3:30 this afternoon,
they received a call from the restaurant.
A
female employee realized she left her 20-month old
in the car for almost three hours.
When the
toddler was brought into the restaurant,
eyewitnesses say he was not breathing and the
mother was screaming for help.
Emergency
crews rushed the toddler to the medical center of
Southeastern Oklahoma.
He was pronounced
dead shortly thereafter.
Police say the mother took her son to a
doctor’s appointment then rushed to work and
forgot to drop her son off at daycare.
Employees at Mazzio's restaurant are visibly
upset and folks who rushed to the hospital came
out in tears.
There is no word yet if the mother will be
charged, but we'll bring you any updates.
Katie Delaune, KTEN News.
