3-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run Near Embankment

Mother questions how her son ended up filming videos with older kids on steep slope before tragedy

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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A 3-year-old boy named Isaiah Silver was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Erie, Colorado while filming videos with older children near a steep embankment. His mother, Shanice Silver, says she is unsure how her "baby boy" was able to get up to the embankment, which is located between the road where he was struck and their home.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has left the Silver family devastated and raises questions about child safety near dangerous areas and the responsibilities of older children when supervising younger ones. The hit-and-run driver who fled the scene remains at large, adding to the family's grief and the community's concerns about public safety.

The details

According to police, Isaiah was found "lying in the roadway" in the area east of Mountain View Boulevard near Village Vista Drive. Emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures, but Isaiah succumbed to his injuries. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and have identified a vehicle of interest, but the driver has not been apprehended.

  • The incident occurred on February 17, 2026.

The players

Isaiah Silver

A 3-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run incident while filming videos with older children near an embankment.

Shanice Silver

Isaiah's mother, who is questioning how her son ended up on the steep embankment near the road where he was struck.

Mitch Silver

Isaiah's father, who is grieving the loss of his young son.

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What they’re saying

“This is the first time he ever went up there (or) was put up there. That's what we're trying to figure out. Because I can't even get up that embankment.”

— Shanice Silver, Isaiah's mother (KDVR)

“Our family experienced the kind of heartbreak no parent should ever endure. His mother, Shanice, and his father, Mitch, are living every parent's worst nightmare — mourning the unimaginable loss of their baby boy.”

— Aunt of Isaiah Silver (GoFundMe)

What’s next

Detectives are continuing to investigate the hit-and-run incident and search for the driver who fled the scene. The Silver family is planning Isaiah's funeral and memorial services.

The takeaway

This tragic loss of a young life highlights the importance of child safety near dangerous areas and the need for accountability when older children are supervising younger ones. The hit-and-run driver's actions have compounded the Silver family's grief, and the community is rallying to support them during this unimaginable time.