On a day of celebration, tragedy strikes: Josiah, who was three years old, died too soon.

A family and a town are still reeling from a terrible event that has left an unbearable void. Little Josiah Toleafoa was killed in a terrible car accident at Play City’s indoor parking lot, where his family was going to a kids’ party on his third birthday.

Witnesses say it was a crazy scene with Josiah’s mother screaming in pain while rescuers fought to save her son. Josiah died from his injuries at Rady Children’s Hospital, despite their best efforts. His family and friends are shocked and sad.

The accident’s details are still being looked into. Investigators say the 36-year-old driver, whose name has not been confirmed, cooperated with them and wasn’t high. The tragedy’s cause is still unknown.

Josiah’s family has found comfort in the overflow of support from the community after such a terrible loss. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay for the funeral costs, and many touching messages have been sent. Josiah’s aunt, Tatiana Toleafoa, said he was a happy, kind child whose smile made everyone around him smile.

The owner of Play City and the landlord have both kindly given $4,000 to the fund. This shows that the community is with the family during this sad time. Any help, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated by Josiah’s family as they deal with this terrible pain.

We send our sincere condolences to Josiah’s family during this terrible time. I can’t even begin to describe how hard it is to lose a kid. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Josiah only lived for a short time, but those who knew him will always remember how he made them feel. The strength and bravery of his family during a terrible event show how powerful love and society can be.

Please consider giving to Josiah’s family’s GoFundMe effort if you want to help them through this hard time. Any donation, no matter how small, will help them pay for things and let them focus on healing and honoring their beloved Josiah.