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Simi Valley boy, 8, died after weekend accident
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More from Other NewsAn 8-year-old Simi Valley boy died last week after an accidental fall in his home, officials said today.
On Friday morning, Lucas Scott made his way up to an area of his family's home that was being remodeled in the 500 block of Siskin Place and fell about 20 feet to a concrete floor, said Armando Chavez, a senior deputy medical examiner for Ventura County.
Scott suffered a blunt-force head injury, Chavez said. The boy was pronounced dead at Simi Valley Hospital about 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Witnesses confirmed the fall was accidental, said Sgt. David Livingstone, a spokesman for the Simi Valley Police Department.
Posted by smlopez52 on April 17, 2007 at 7:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Our prayers are with the family
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