Erie police are investigating the death of a child, in what appears to have been a tragic accident.

It happened around 8:22 Friday night in the driveway of a home in the 1800 block of west 8th street.

Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook confirms a 17-month-old boy died at the hospital.

Friday night, Erie Police had the area blocked off, and treated the area as a crime scene. However, from what Erie News Now has learned, it appears to have been accidental.

Coroner Cook is not planning an autopsy, Erie police are investigating and are expected to release more details on Saturday.