San Jose: Uncle Hits Toddler With Car While Backing Up

A 2-year-old boy is recovering after his uncle accidentally struck him with a car while backing up in East San Jose Wednesday morning, a police spokesman said.

The accident happened in the 1500 block of Christopher Street, near Story Road and about a block east of U.S. Highway 101, police Officer Albert Morales said. Police were called to the scene at 10:27 a.m.

The boy's uncle told police he felt his vehicle hit something as he drove in reverse, Morales said.

The child was rushed to a hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, police said.

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