A one-year-old Louisiana boy who died after he fell out of a moving pickup truck was not properly secured, police said.
Nicholas Aguilar bounced out of the back of the red 2014 Dodge Ram truck at around 11.20am on February 20 after the vehicle's door swung open during a sharp turn.
He was sent sprawling onto the concrete ground at the Murphy USA gas station in Baton Rouge before he was run over by the truck's back tire, authorities said.
Aguilar was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police confirmed he was not properly restrained in the rear passenger's seat.
Dramatic footage captured emergency personnel rushing to the baby after the accident while his mother, Eliza Aguilar, talked to the police.
It remains unclear who was driving the vehicle and if criminal charges will be filed against them. The investigation remains ongoing.
The Daily Mail contacted the Baton Rouge Police Department for more information.
Nicholas Aguilar, one, died on February 20 after he fell out of a pickup truck and was run over by its rear tire
Paramedics and cops are seen rushing to his aid after he fell out of the truck
Police confirmed Aguilar (pictured with his mom) was not properly restrained in the rear passenger's seat
Aguilar's heartbroken family members have gone on to share photos of him online following his sudden death.
His aunt, Tianna Aguilar, created a GoFundMe page to help raise funds for his mom.
'Our family is heartbroken, and we are trying to support her in every way we can during this incredibly difficult time,' Tianna said of her sister.
'The sudden loss has left us all in shock, and we want to give her baby a proper funeral and burial to honor his memory and say our goodbyes with love and dignity,' she added.
The donations will go toward the funeral and burial costs for the baby's service, Tianna said.
As of Friday, $710 had been raised for the family.
Just hours after the tragic incident, Tianna took to Facebook requesting prayers for her family.
In an update on Wednesday, she thanked everyone who has donated and shared the GoFundMe page.
She also noted that the family's church, Lanie Baptist Church, has been assisting the family during this trying time.
Aguilar's mother shared a picture of her alongside Aguilar and his older brother in September 2025.
She captioned the loving image: 'It's a forever thing' with a heart emoji.
Mark Lambert with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission told WBRZ 2 that state law requires that young children be properly restrained in a motor vehicle.
'All children have to be in a car seat until they're big enough or old enough to get out of one, and that starts from when you take them home from the hospital,' Lambert told the outlet.
'Their bodies haven't developed, and they need more protection, and the only thing that can really provide that accurately is a child safety seat,' he continued.
Janette Fennell, the founder of Kids and Car Safety, echoed Lambert, adding that Aguilar wouldn't have fallen out if he were in a car seat.
Aguilar's heartbroken family members have gone on to share photos online of Aguilar following his sudden death
'If that child was in a car seat, correctly restrained, there's no way they could fall out,' she said, adding that parents should also invest in inside door child locks for their cars.
In Louisiana, the first offense for not properly securing a child in a car results in a $100 fine. The second offense costs $250 to $500 and third is $500, plus potential court costs.
When improperly securing a child in a car results in death, those responsible can face serious criminal charges, including negligent homicide or manslaughter.
Those charges carry significant time in prison and hefty fines.