Child badly injured in fall from Sunnyvale apartment balcony

SUNNYVALE — A 4-year-old child suffered “significant injuries” after falling from a four-story balcony Monday evening, authorities said.

The fall was reported at an apartment complex on the 1200 block of Poplar Avenue about 5 p.m., according to Capt. Jim Choi of the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety.

Choi said the 4-year-old was treated at the scene and rushed to a hospital for further care. An update on the child’s condition was not immediately available late Monday night.

The circumstances surrounding the child’s fall are under investigation. As of about 9:30 p.m., officers were still at the apartment complex interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence.

Choi said family members were home at the time.

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office and the Department of Family and Children’s Services were notified, which is standard protocol when a child is seriously injured in the county, according to Choi.

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A 4 yr old boy fell from a 4th story balcony at this apt complex in Sunnyvale. Investigators are taking measurements. We’re waiting for an update, but we know the boy is in serious condition. Neighbor who called 911 found him unconscious on his 1st floor balcony. Praying he’s ok pic.twitter.com/tuqXzV6O6K

— Kate Larsen (@KateABC7) March 26, 2019