Toddler Injured in Clovis DUI Incident at Trader Joe's

Toddler Injured in Suspected DUI Collision at Clovis Trader Joe's Parking Lot; Investigation Ongoing

A Saturday afternoon incident at the Trader Joe's parking lot at Willow and Nees avenues in Clovis left a young child injured and a mother evaluated by emergency personnel. According to the Clovis Police Department, officers responded around 2:23 p.m. on January 3, 2026, to reports that a truck had struck and run over a toddler in the crowded commercial parking area. Authorities reported that the child was awake and alert at the scene and was transported to a hospital in stable condition. The child's mother was also struck by the vehicle and evaluated by first responders.

Police identified the driver as a 62-year-old man from Prather. According to investigators, the driver was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and is expected to be booked into the Fresno County Jail. The investigation remains active