Zachary Ray Wyles Jr., 21 months, killed after pickup truck driven by Jamie Van Atta backs over him at 2545 Avenue C in Billings, MT

Modified Date:

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 9:15am

Accident Date:

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Officials identify child struck, killed by pickup truck

The driver told officers she did not see the boy. The investigation continues and no citations have been issued.

Billings toddler death investigation continues, child's name released

No citations have been issued in the case, Cady said. The woman is not related to the child, but may live in the same apartment complex at 2545 Avenue C.

Toddler killed by pickup identified

The coroner’s office performed an examination Friday morning.

Billings family says justice denied in toddler’s death

To see the full lawsuit, click here. The copy linked to was provided by Pamela John. There is a copy on file in the Yellowstone County Courthouse that is properly stamped and dated May 20 on the front page.

It was 2:16pm when 21-month-old Wyles was hit by a pickup driven by a 35-year-old woman and died of head-injuries. The woman driving the truck was backing out of a parking space at the Rose Park Apartments, and claims that she could not see the toddler when she was backing out. Toxicology tests are underway, but no citations have been issued as of yet. Check back for updates.

Type: Pedestrian Accident

Topics:

Children/Minors Involved

People Involved:

Zachary Ray Wyles Jr.

Jamie Van Atta

Roadway:

2545 Avenue C

City:

Billings, MT

County:

Yellowstone County, MT

Area:

Billings, MT

Comments

Can I ask you why you don't

Permalink Submitted by Pamela John on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 2:17am

Can I ask you why you don't publish the name of the driver and her history of dangerous driving? Fourth Consecutive/Felony DUI and crashing into 3 parked cars in 2008 is a significant piece of this story, wouldn't you agree?

Hi Pamela, I have searched

Permalink Submitted by Ingrid on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 5:49am

Hi Pamela, I have searched online and cannot find any place that the name of the driver has been released by the media. If you can send me a link to a news story where her name has been released, I will add it to our incident report.

Thank you,
Ingrid Taylor, Managing Editor
Accident Data Center

Here is the informatino about

Permalink Submitted by Pamela John on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 8:51am

Here is the informatino about the driver. The article says she had 4 DUIs but in fact she had 5. If there is a way for me to send you a .pdf of the Report of Information which was filed indicating 4 "Priors" on 5/20/2008 (making 5/20/08 her fifth), I will be happy to provide you with that document as it is a matter of public record. http://lastbestnews.com/site/2015/06/billings-family-says-justice-denied-in-toddlers-death/

Hi Pamela, Thank you for

Permalink Submitted by Ingrid on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 9:01am

Hi Pamela, Thank you for providing this information to Accident Data Center. I have added a new entry to our accident report including a link to the full text of the lawsuit. If the Report of Information is available online, please send me a link to that and I can add that as well. I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss... Ingrid Taylor, ADC

im asking about any info

Permalink Submitted by scott anthony on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 9:35am

im asking about any info about an accidend that happend on june 1 on I 895 i am a wittness to the accident involving a truck and car just southbound after you get out of the tunnle but befor the toll. thank u . e mail is anthony.scott1@hotmail.com